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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,473.52, 391,221.12 and 211,729.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,473.52, 391,221.12 and 211,729.12 is: 292,206.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,473.52 : 391,221.12 = 211,729.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,473.52/391,221.12 = 211,729.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,473.52x = 391,221.12 × 211,729.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,473.52x = 82,832,903,463.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,832,903,463.01/283,473.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,206.85

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