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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,283.78, 527,505.48 and 210,173.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,283.78, 527,505.48 and 210,173.36 is: 290,013.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,283.78 : 527,505.48 = 210,173.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,283.78/527,505.48 = 210,173.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,283.78x = 527,505.48 × 210,173.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,283.78x = 110,867,596,512.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,867,596,512.49/382,283.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,013.87

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