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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383,426, 529,138.68 and 213,671.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383,426, 529,138.68 and 213,671.08 is: 294,872.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383,426 : 529,138.68 = 213,671.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383,426/529,138.68 = 213,671.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383,426x = 529,138.68 × 213,671.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383,426x = 113,061,633,225.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,061,633,225.37/383,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,872.11

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