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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,394.96, 526,323.36 and 211,628.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,394.96, 526,323.36 and 211,628.68 is: 292,046.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,394.96 : 526,323.36 = 211,628.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,394.96/526,323.36 = 211,628.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,394.96x = 526,323.36 × 211,628.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,394.96x = 111,385,117,929.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,385,117,929.97/381,394.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,046.64

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