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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,995.24, 500,859.66 and 212,063.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,995.24, 500,859.66 and 212,063.08 is: 292,603.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,995.24 : 500,859.66 = 212,063.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,995.24/500,859.66 = 212,063.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,995.24x = 500,859.66 × 212,063.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,995.24x = 106,213,842,147.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,213,842,147.35/362,995.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,603.95

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