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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,381.96, 526,305.42 and 211,615.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,381.96, 526,305.42 and 211,615.68 is: 292,028.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,381.96 : 526,305.42 = 211,615.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,381.96/526,305.42 = 211,615.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,381.96x = 526,305.42 × 211,615.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,381.96x = 111,374,479,340.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,374,479,340.99/381,381.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,028.70

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