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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,522.81, 527,874.13 and 210,430.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,522.81, 527,874.13 and 210,430.71 is: 290,390.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,522.81 : 527,874.13 = 210,430.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,522.81/527,874.13 = 210,430.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,522.81x = 527,874.13 × 210,430.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,522.81x = 111,080,927,966.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,080,927,966.53/382,522.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,390.34

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