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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,384.93, 391,098.84 and 211,640.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,384.93, 391,098.84 and 211,640.41 is: 292,084.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,384.93 : 391,098.84 = 211,640.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,384.93/391,098.84 = 211,640.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,384.93x = 391,098.84 × 211,640.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,384.93x = 82,772,318,848.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,772,318,848.12/283,384.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,084.41

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