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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,411.72, 524,961.76 and 210,642.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,411.72, 524,961.76 and 210,642.20 is: 290,682.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,411.72 : 524,961.76 = 210,642.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,411.72/524,961.76 = 210,642.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,411.72x = 524,961.76 × 210,642.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,411.72x = 110,579,100,042.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,579,100,042.27/380,411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,682.68

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