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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,908.78, 502,196.17 and 211,037.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,908.78, 502,196.17 and 211,037.74 is: 291,233.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,908.78 : 502,196.17 = 211,037.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,908.78/502,196.17 = 211,037.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,908.78x = 502,196.17 × 211,037.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,908.78x = 105,982,344,753.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,982,344,753.46/363,908.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,233.27

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