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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,484.52, 527,847.30 and 212,715

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,484.52, 527,847.30 and 212,715 is: 293,557.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,484.52 : 527,847.30 = 212,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,484.52/527,847.30 = 212,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,484.52x = 527,847.30 × 212,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,484.52x = 112,281,038,419.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,281,038,419.50/382,484.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,557.08

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