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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,874.69, 459,237.97 and 211,994.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,874.69, 459,237.97 and 211,994.34 is: 292,469.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,874.69 : 459,237.97 = 211,994.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,874.69/459,237.97 = 211,994.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,874.69x = 459,237.97 × 211,994.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,874.69x = 97,355,850,353.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,355,850,353.09/332,874.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,469.97

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