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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,556.72, 459,079.36 and 211,863.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,556.72, 459,079.36 and 211,863.52 is: 292,467.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,556.72 : 459,079.36 = 211,863.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,556.72/459,079.36 = 211,863.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,556.72x = 459,079.36 × 211,863.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,556.72x = 97,262,169,168.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,262,169,168.95/332,556.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,467.91

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