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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,661.88, 526,709.79 and 211,896

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,661.88, 526,709.79 and 211,896 is: 292,425.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,661.88 : 526,709.79 = 211,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,661.88/526,709.79 = 211,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,661.88x = 526,709.79 × 211,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,661.88x = 111,607,697,661.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,607,697,661.84/381,661.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,425.59

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