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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,181.02, 499,841.43 and 211,326.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,181.02, 499,841.43 and 211,326.62 is: 291,649.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,181.02 : 499,841.43 = 211,326.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,181.02/499,841.43 = 211,326.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,181.02x = 499,841.43 × 211,326.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,181.02x = 105,629,799,937.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,629,799,937.87/362,181.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,649.19

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