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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,233.23, 541,264.82 and 217,792.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,233.23, 541,264.82 and 217,792.58 is: 300,544.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,233.23 : 541,264.82 = 217,792.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,233.23/541,264.82 = 217,792.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,233.23x = 541,264.82 × 217,792.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,233.23x = 117,883,457,815.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,883,457,815.75/392,233.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,544.29

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