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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,718.08, 526,762.80 and 211,949.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,718.08, 526,762.80 and 211,949.28 is: 292,485.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,718.08 : 526,762.80 = 211,949.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,718.08/526,762.80 = 211,949.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,718.08x = 526,762.80 × 211,949.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,718.08x = 111,646,996,190.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,646,996,190.78/381,718.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,485.48

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