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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,505.31, 526,501.94 and 211,739.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,505.31, 526,501.94 and 211,739.44 is: 292,214.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,505.31 : 526,501.94 = 211,739.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,505.31/526,501.94 = 211,739.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,505.31x = 526,501.94 × 211,739.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,505.31x = 111,481,224,875.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,481,224,875.82/381,505.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,214.08

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