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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,512.57, 429,361.38 and 211,039.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,512.57, 429,361.38 and 211,039.20 is: 316,258.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,512.57 : 429,361.38 = 211,039.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,512.57/429,361.38 = 211,039.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,512.57x = 429,361.38 × 211,039.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,512.57x = 90,612,082,146.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,612,082,146.10/286,512.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,258.66

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