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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,377.16, 500,084 and 211,445

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,377.16, 500,084 and 211,445 is: 291,796.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,377.16 : 500,084 = 211,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,377.16/500,084 = 211,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,377.16x = 500,084 × 211,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,377.16x = 105,740,261,380
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,740,261,380/362,377.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,796.15

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