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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,571.61, 391,356.39 and 211,827.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,571.61, 391,356.39 and 211,827.07 is: 292,341.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,571.61 : 391,356.39 = 211,827.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,571.61/391,356.39 = 211,827.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,571.61x = 391,356.39 × 211,827.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,571.61x = 82,899,878,703.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,899,878,703.02/283,571.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,341.96

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