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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,670.96, 528,085.92 and 212,905.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,670.96, 528,085.92 and 212,905.04 is: 293,808.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,670.96 : 528,085.92 = 212,905.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,670.96/528,085.92 = 212,905.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,670.96x = 528,085.92 × 212,905.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,670.96x = 112,432,153,921.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,432,153,921.04/382,670.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,808.95

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