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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,538.06, 527,901.12 and 212,772.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,538.06, 527,901.12 and 212,772.20 is: 293,624.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,538.06 : 527,901.12 = 212,772.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,538.06/527,901.12 = 212,772.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,538.06x = 527,901.12 × 212,772.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,538.06x = 112,322,682,684.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,322,682,684.86/382,538.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,624.86

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