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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,682.86, 526,738.80 and 211,917

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,682.86, 526,738.80 and 211,917 is: 292,454.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,682.86 : 526,738.80 = 211,917 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,682.86/526,738.80 = 211,917/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,682.86x = 526,738.80 × 211,917
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,682.86x = 111,624,906,279.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,624,906,279.60/381,682.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,454.60

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