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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,624.01, 404,815.59 and 211,883.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,624.01, 404,815.59 and 211,883.67 is: 292,121.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,624.01 : 404,815.59 = 211,883.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,624.01/404,815.59 = 211,883.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,624.01x = 404,815.59 × 211,883.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,624.01x = 85,773,812,882.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,773,812,882.42/293,624.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,121.25

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