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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,173.74, 502,564.20 and 211,247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,173.74, 502,564.20 and 211,247.36 is: 291,523.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,173.74 : 502,564.20 = 211,247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,173.74/502,564.20 = 211,247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,173.74x = 502,564.20 × 211,247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,173.74x = 106,165,360,480.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,165,360,480.51/364,173.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,523.93

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