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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,993.62, 528,552.13 and 213,224.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,993.62, 528,552.13 and 213,224.02 is: 294,260.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,993.62 : 528,552.13 = 213,224.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,993.62/528,552.13 = 213,224.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,993.62x = 528,552.13 × 213,224.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,993.62x = 112,700,009,938.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,700,009,938.16/382,993.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,260.80

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