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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,582.72, 391,371.74 and 211,838.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,582.72, 391,371.74 and 211,838.19 is: 292,357.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,582.72 : 391,371.74 = 211,838.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,582.72/391,371.74 = 211,838.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,582.72x = 391,371.74 × 211,838.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,582.72x = 82,907,481,018.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,907,481,018.75/283,582.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,357.31

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