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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,312.56, 526,274.28 and 211,601.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,312.56, 526,274.28 and 211,601.36 is: 292,044.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,312.56 : 526,274.28 = 211,601.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,312.56/526,274.28 = 211,601.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,312.56x = 526,274.28 × 211,601.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,312.56x = 111,360,353,381.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,360,353,381.02/381,312.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,044.81

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