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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,261.68, 527,553 and 212,511.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,261.68, 527,553 and 212,511.60 is: 293,283.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,261.68 : 527,553 = 212,511.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,261.68/527,553 = 212,511.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,261.68x = 527,553 × 212,511.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,261.68x = 112,111,132,114.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,111,132,114.80/382,261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,283.73

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