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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,989.24, 500,851.38 and 212,057.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,989.24, 500,851.38 and 212,057.08 is: 292,595.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,989.24 : 500,851.38 = 212,057.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,989.24/500,851.38 = 212,057.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,989.24x = 500,851.38 × 212,057.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,989.24x = 106,209,081,156.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,209,081,156.77/362,989.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,595.67

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