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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,421.97, 391,149.95 and 211,677.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,421.97, 391,149.95 and 211,677.44 is: 292,135.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,421.97 : 391,149.95 = 211,677.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,421.97/391,149.95 = 211,677.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,421.97x = 391,149.95 × 211,677.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,421.97x = 82,797,617,057.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,797,617,057.99/283,421.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,135.49

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