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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,234.23, 541,266.19 and 217,793.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,234.23, 541,266.19 and 217,793.58 is: 300,545.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,234.23 : 541,266.19 = 217,793.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,234.23/541,266.19 = 217,793.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,234.23x = 541,266.19 × 217,793.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,234.23x = 117,884,301,253.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,884,301,253.06/392,234.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,545.67

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