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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,009.24, 500,878.98 and 212,077.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,009.24, 500,878.98 and 212,077.08 is: 292,623.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,009.24 : 500,878.98 = 212,077.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,009.24/500,878.98 = 212,077.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,009.24x = 500,878.98 × 212,077.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,009.24x = 106,224,951,511.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,224,951,511.78/363,009.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,623.27

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