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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,932.38, 397,132.45 and 211,427.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,932.38, 397,132.45 and 211,427.47 is: 291,612.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,932.38 : 397,132.45 = 211,427.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,932.38/397,132.45 = 211,427.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,932.38x = 397,132.45 × 211,427.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,932.38x = 83,964,709,158.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,964,709,158.40/287,932.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,612.60

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