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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,993.24, 500,856.90 and 212,061.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,993.24, 500,856.90 and 212,061.08 is: 292,601.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,993.24 : 500,856.90 = 212,061.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,993.24/500,856.90 = 212,061.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,993.24x = 500,856.90 × 212,061.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,993.24x = 106,212,255,139.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,212,255,139.45/362,993.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,601.19

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