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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,439.66, 502,815.08 and 211,424.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,439.66, 502,815.08 and 211,424.72 is: 291,701.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,439.66 : 502,815.08 = 211,424.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,439.66/502,815.08 = 211,424.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,439.66x = 502,815.08 × 211,424.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,439.66x = 106,307,537,500.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,307,537,500.78/364,439.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,701.34

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