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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,036.92, 527,243.82 and 212,305.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,036.92, 527,243.82 and 212,305.08 is: 292,999.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,036.92 : 527,243.82 = 212,305.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,036.92/527,243.82 = 212,305.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,036.92x = 527,243.82 × 212,305.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,036.92x = 111,936,541,384.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,936,541,384.61/382,036.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,999.28

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