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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,266.08, 527,514.32 and 212,496.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,266.08, 527,514.32 and 212,496.56 is: 293,238.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,266.08 : 527,514.32 = 212,496.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,266.08/527,514.32 = 212,496.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,266.08x = 527,514.32 × 212,496.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,266.08x = 112,094,978,350.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,094,978,350.74/382,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,238.10

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