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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,134.24, 582,193.98 and 211,764.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,134.24, 582,193.98 and 211,764.12 is: 317,642.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,134.24 : 582,193.98 = 211,764.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,134.24/582,193.98 = 211,764.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,134.24x = 582,193.98 × 211,764.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,134.24x = 123,287,795,844.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,287,795,844.00/388,134.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,642.15

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