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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,052.12, 527,221.50 and 212,281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,052.12, 527,221.50 and 212,281.88 is: 292,943.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,052.12 : 527,221.50 = 212,281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,052.12/527,221.50 = 212,281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,052.12x = 527,221.50 × 212,281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,052.12x = 111,919,571,196.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,919,571,196.42/382,052.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,943.20

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