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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,183.52, 499,844.88 and 211,329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,183.52, 499,844.88 and 211,329.12 is: 291,652.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,183.52 : 499,844.88 = 211,329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,183.52/499,844.88 = 211,329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,183.52x = 499,844.88 × 211,329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,183.52x = 105,631,778,626.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,631,778,626.91/362,183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,652.64

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