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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,279.88, 526,229.31 and 211,568.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,279.88, 526,229.31 and 211,568.68 is: 291,999.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,279.88 : 526,229.31 = 211,568.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,279.88/526,229.31 = 211,568.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,279.88x = 526,229.31 × 211,568.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,279.88x = 111,333,640,494.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,333,640,494.01/381,279.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,999.78

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