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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,755.16, 526,839.66 and 211,989.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,755.16, 526,839.66 and 211,989.96 is: 292,555.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,755.16 : 526,839.66 = 211,989.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,755.16/526,839.66 = 211,989.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,755.16x = 526,839.66 × 211,989.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,755.16x = 111,684,718,449.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,684,718,449.81/381,755.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,555.88

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