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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,056.92, 525,861.66 and 211,293.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,056.92, 525,861.66 and 211,293.88 is: 291,587.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,056.92 : 525,861.66 = 211,293.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,056.92/525,861.66 = 211,293.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,056.92x = 525,861.66 × 211,293.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,056.92x = 111,111,350,484.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,111,350,484.64/381,056.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,587.28

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