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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,231.52, 458,532 and 211,246.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,231.52, 458,532 and 211,246.68 is: 291,553.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,231.52 : 458,532 = 211,246.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,231.52/458,532 = 211,246.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,231.52x = 458,532 × 211,246.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,231.52x = 96,863,362,673.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,863,362,673.76/332,231.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,553.80

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