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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,977.24, 500,834.82 and 212,045.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,977.24, 500,834.82 and 212,045.08 is: 292,579.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,977.24 : 500,834.82 = 212,045.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,977.24/500,834.82 = 212,045.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,977.24x = 500,834.82 × 212,045.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,977.24x = 106,199,559,473.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,199,559,473.69/362,977.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,579.11

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