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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,729.73, 541,967.01 and 213,881.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,729.73, 541,967.01 and 213,881.73 is: 295,156.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,729.73 : 541,967.01 = 213,881.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,729.73/541,967.01 = 213,881.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,729.73x = 541,967.01 × 213,881.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,729.73x = 115,916,841,701.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,916,841,701.73/392,729.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,156.78

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