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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,493.82, 429,333.20 and 211,020.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,493.82, 429,333.20 and 211,020.46 is: 316,230.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,493.82 : 429,333.20 = 211,020.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,493.82/429,333.20 = 211,020.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,493.82x = 429,333.20 × 211,020.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,493.82x = 90,598,089,357.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,598,089,357.27/286,493.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,230.52

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