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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,700.26, 505,948.77 and 211,612.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,700.26, 505,948.77 and 211,612.26 is: 291,968.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,700.26 : 505,948.77 = 211,612.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,700.26/505,948.77 = 211,612.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,700.26x = 505,948.77 × 211,612.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,700.26x = 107,064,962,663.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,064,962,663.92/366,700.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,968.60

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