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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,275.88, 526,223.79 and 211,564.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,275.88, 526,223.79 and 211,564.68 is: 291,994.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,275.88 : 526,223.79 = 211,564.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,275.88/526,223.79 = 211,564.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,275.88x = 526,223.79 × 211,564.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,275.88x = 111,330,367,739.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,330,367,739.74/381,275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,994.26

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