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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,055.92, 525,860.28 and 211,292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,055.92, 525,860.28 and 211,292.88 is: 291,585.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,055.92 : 525,860.28 = 211,292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,055.92/525,860.28 = 211,292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,055.92x = 525,860.28 × 211,292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,055.92x = 111,110,533,038.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,110,533,038.81/381,055.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,585.90

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