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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,083.12, 527,264.28 and 212,312.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,083.12, 527,264.28 and 212,312.88 is: 292,985.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,083.12 : 527,264.28 = 212,312.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,083.12/527,264.28 = 212,312.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,083.12x = 527,264.28 × 212,312.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,083.12x = 111,944,997,807.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,944,997,807.93/382,083.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,985.98

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