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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,337.79, 526,246.22 and 211,571.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,337.79, 526,246.22 and 211,571.51 is: 291,968.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,337.79 : 526,246.22 = 211,571.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,337.79/526,246.22 = 211,571.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,337.79x = 526,246.22 × 211,571.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,337.79x = 111,338,707,397.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,338,707,397.19/381,337.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,968.72

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