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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,480.98, 490,569.58 and 212,253.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,480.98, 490,569.58 and 212,253.54 is: 292,913.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,480.98 : 490,569.58 = 212,253.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,480.98/490,569.58 = 212,253.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,480.98x = 490,569.58 × 212,253.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,480.98x = 104,125,129,971.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,125,129,971.31/355,480.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,913.36

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