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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,573.96, 527,935.86 and 212,807.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,573.96, 527,935.86 and 212,807.56 is: 293,665.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,573.96 : 527,935.86 = 212,807.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,573.96/527,935.86 = 212,807.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,573.96x = 527,935.86 × 212,807.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,573.96x = 112,348,742,203.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,348,742,203.10/382,573.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,665.42

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