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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,571.74, 526,542.66 and 211,792.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,571.74, 526,542.66 and 211,792.50 is: 292,259.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,571.74 : 526,542.66 = 211,792.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,571.74/526,542.66 = 211,792.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,571.74x = 526,542.66 × 211,792.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,571.74x = 111,517,786,318.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,517,786,318.05/381,571.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,259.03

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