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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,631.74, 459,182.86 and 211,938.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,631.74, 459,182.86 and 211,938.50 is: 292,571.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,631.74 : 459,182.86 = 211,938.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,631.74/459,182.86 = 211,938.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,631.74x = 459,182.86 × 211,938.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,631.74x = 97,318,526,574.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,318,526,574.11/332,631.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,571.38

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