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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,731.24, 391,576.68 and 211,986.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,731.24, 391,576.68 and 211,986.72 is: 292,562.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,731.24 : 391,576.68 = 211,986.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,731.24/391,576.68 = 211,986.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,731.24x = 391,576.68 × 211,986.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,731.24x = 83,009,056,021.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,009,056,021.69/283,731.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,562.27

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