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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,870.60, 459,232.35 and 211,990.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,870.60, 459,232.35 and 211,990.25 is: 292,464.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,870.60 : 459,232.35 = 211,990.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,870.60/459,232.35 = 211,990.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,870.60x = 459,232.35 × 211,990.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,870.60x = 97,352,780,684.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,352,780,684.59/332,870.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,464.34

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