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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,291.24, 390,969.58 and 211,546.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,291.24, 390,969.58 and 211,546.84 is: 291,955.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,291.24 : 390,969.58 = 211,546.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,291.24/390,969.58 = 211,546.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,291.24x = 390,969.58 × 211,546.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,291.24x = 82,708,379,185.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,708,379,185.13/283,291.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,955.30

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