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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,227.70, 499,911.09 and 211,315.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,227.70, 499,911.09 and 211,315.70 is: 291,637.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,227.70 : 499,911.09 = 211,315.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,227.70/499,911.09 = 211,315.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,227.70x = 499,911.09 × 211,315.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,227.70x = 105,639,061,921.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,639,061,921.11/362,227.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,637.17

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