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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,958.46, 525,723.41 and 211,192.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,958.46, 525,723.41 and 211,192.58 is: 291,446.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,958.46 : 525,723.41 = 211,192.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,958.46/525,723.41 = 211,192.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,958.46x = 525,723.41 × 211,192.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,958.46x = 111,028,885,166.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,028,885,166.59/380,958.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,446.17

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