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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,154.51, 502,535.39 and 211,283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,154.51, 502,535.39 and 211,283.74 is: 291,572.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,154.51 : 502,535.39 = 211,283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,154.51/502,535.39 = 211,283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,154.51x = 502,535.39 × 211,283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,154.51x = 106,177,557,441.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,177,557,441.78/364,154.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,572.82

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