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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,746.92, 525,433.86 and 210,983.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,746.92, 525,433.86 and 210,983.88 is: 291,159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,746.92 : 525,433.86 = 210,983.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,746.92/525,433.86 = 210,983.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,746.92x = 525,433.86 × 210,983.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,746.92x = 110,858,074,466.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,858,074,466.18/380,746.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,159.48

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