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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,379.99, 398,991.52 and 212,665.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,379.99, 398,991.52 and 212,665.50 is: 293,219.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,379.99 : 398,991.52 = 212,665.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,379.99/398,991.52 = 212,665.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,379.99x = 398,991.52 × 212,665.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,379.99x = 84,851,731,362.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,851,731,362.39/289,379.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,219.07

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