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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,557.72, 459,080.74 and 211,864.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,557.72, 459,080.74 and 211,864.52 is: 292,469.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,557.72 : 459,080.74 = 211,864.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,557.72/459,080.74 = 211,864.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,557.72x = 459,080.74 × 211,864.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,557.72x = 97,262,920,621.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,262,920,621.34/332,557.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,469.29

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