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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,064.80, 525,868.56 and 211,294.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,064.80, 525,868.56 and 211,294.56 is: 291,586.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,064.80 : 525,868.56 = 211,294.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,064.80/525,868.56 = 211,294.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,064.80x = 525,868.56 × 211,294.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,064.80x = 111,113,166,003.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,113,166,003.03/381,064.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,586.01

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