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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,036.24, 500,916.48 and 212,104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,036.24, 500,916.48 and 212,104.08 is: 292,660.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,036.24 : 500,916.48 = 212,104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,036.24/500,916.48 = 212,104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,036.24x = 500,916.48 × 212,104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,036.24x = 106,246,429,147.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,246,429,147.24/363,036.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,660.67

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