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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,013.91, 527,169.72 and 212,248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,013.91, 527,169.72 and 212,248.44 is: 292,897.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,013.91 : 527,169.72 = 212,248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,013.91/527,169.72 = 212,248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,013.91x = 527,169.72 × 212,248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,013.91x = 111,890,950,685.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,890,950,685.24/382,013.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,897.58

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