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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,197.96, 526,053.52 and 211,432.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,197.96, 526,053.52 and 211,432.08 is: 291,776.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,197.96 : 526,053.52 = 211,432.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,197.96/526,053.52 = 211,432.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,197.96x = 526,053.52 × 211,432.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,197.96x = 111,224,589,924.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,224,589,924.92/381,197.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,776.46

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