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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,994.24, 500,858.28 and 212,062.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,994.24, 500,858.28 and 212,062.08 is: 292,602.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,994.24 : 500,858.28 = 212,062.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,994.24/500,858.28 = 212,062.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,994.24x = 500,858.28 × 212,062.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,994.24x = 106,213,048,642.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,213,048,642.02/362,994.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,602.57

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