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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,184.52, 499,846.28 and 211,330.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,184.52, 499,846.28 and 211,330.12 is: 291,654.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,184.52 : 499,846.28 = 211,330.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,184.52/499,846.28 = 211,330.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,184.52x = 499,846.28 × 211,330.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,184.52x = 105,632,574,333.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,632,574,333.95/362,184.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,654.03

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