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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,265.04, 527,543.76 and 212,502

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,265.04, 527,543.76 and 212,502 is: 293,262.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,265.04 : 527,543.76 = 212,502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,265.04/527,543.76 = 212,502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,265.04x = 527,543.76 × 212,502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,265.04x = 112,104,104,087.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,104,104,087.52/382,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,262.77

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