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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,041.54, 527,194.16 and 212,269.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,041.54, 527,194.16 and 212,269.86 is: 292,919.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,041.54 : 527,194.16 = 212,269.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,041.54/527,194.16 = 212,269.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,041.54x = 527,194.16 × 212,269.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,041.54x = 111,907,430,536.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,907,430,536.02/382,041.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,919.54

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