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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,270.63, 526,216.55 and 211,559.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,270.63, 526,216.55 and 211,559.43 is: 291,987.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,270.63 : 526,216.55 = 211,559.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,270.63/526,216.55 = 211,559.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,270.63x = 526,216.55 × 211,559.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,270.63x = 111,326,072,316.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,326,072,316.77/381,270.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,987.01

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