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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,350.79, 526,264.17 and 211,584.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,350.79, 526,264.17 and 211,584.51 is: 291,986.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,350.79 : 526,264.17 = 211,584.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,350.79/526,264.17 = 211,584.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,350.79x = 526,264.17 × 211,584.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,350.79x = 111,349,346,540.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,349,346,540.01/381,350.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,986.67

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