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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,106.84, 531,406.55 and 212,997.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385,106.84, 531,406.55 and 212,997.47 is: 293,913.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,106.84 : 531,406.55 = 212,997.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,106.84/531,406.55 = 212,997.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,106.84x = 531,406.55 × 212,997.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,106.84x = 113,188,248,566.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,188,248,566.89/385,106.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,913.89

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