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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,003.24, 500,870.70 and 212,071.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,003.24, 500,870.70 and 212,071.08 is: 292,614.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,003.24 : 500,870.70 = 212,071.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,003.24/500,870.70 = 212,071.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,003.24x = 500,870.70 × 212,071.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,003.24x = 106,220,190,289.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,220,190,289.36/363,003.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,614.99

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