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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,585.24, 526,561.29 and 211,806

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,585.24, 526,561.29 and 211,806 is: 292,277.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,585.24 : 526,561.29 = 211,806 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,585.24/526,561.29 = 211,806/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,585.24x = 526,561.29 × 211,806
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,585.24x = 111,528,840,589.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,528,840,589.74/381,585.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,277.66

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