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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,233.52, 458,534.76 and 211,248.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,233.52, 458,534.76 and 211,248.68 is: 291,556.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,233.52 : 458,534.76 = 211,248.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,233.52/458,534.76 = 211,248.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,233.52x = 458,534.76 × 211,248.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,233.52x = 96,864,862,784.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,864,862,784.12/332,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,556.56

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