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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,525.81, 527,878.26 and 210,433.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,525.81, 527,878.26 and 210,433.72 is: 290,394.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,525.81 : 527,878.26 = 210,433.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,525.81/527,878.26 = 210,433.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,525.81x = 527,878.26 × 210,433.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,525.81x = 111,083,385,958.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,083,385,958.93/382,525.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,394.49

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