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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,430.12, 527,731.80 and 212,660.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,430.12, 527,731.80 and 212,660.60 is: 293,459.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,430.12 : 527,731.80 = 212,660.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,430.12/527,731.80 = 212,660.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,430.12x = 527,731.80 × 212,660.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,430.12x = 112,227,761,227.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,227,761,227.08/382,430.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,459.52

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