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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,043.04, 527,237.28 and 212,280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,043.04, 527,237.28 and 212,280 is: 292,956.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,043.04 : 527,237.28 = 212,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,043.04/527,237.28 = 212,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,043.04x = 527,237.28 × 212,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,043.04x = 111,921,929,798.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,921,929,798.40/382,043.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,956.34

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