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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,276.88, 526,225.17 and 211,565.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,276.88, 526,225.17 and 211,565.68 is: 291,995.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,276.88 : 526,225.17 = 211,565.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,276.88/526,225.17 = 211,565.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,276.88x = 526,225.17 × 211,565.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,276.88x = 111,331,185,924.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,331,185,924.17/381,276.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,995.64

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