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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,735.28, 500,611.32 and 211,846.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,735.28, 500,611.32 and 211,846.32 is: 292,369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,735.28 : 500,611.32 = 211,846.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,735.28/500,611.32 = 211,846.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,735.28x = 500,611.32 × 211,846.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,735.28x = 106,052,665,892.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,052,665,892.34/362,735.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,369.32

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