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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,471.52, 391,218.36 and 211,727.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,471.52, 391,218.36 and 211,727.12 is: 292,204.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,471.52 : 391,218.36 = 211,727.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,471.52/391,218.36 = 211,727.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,471.52x = 391,218.36 × 211,727.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,471.52x = 82,831,536,653.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,831,536,653.92/283,471.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,204.09

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