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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,513.08, 429,362.12 and 211,039.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,513.08, 429,362.12 and 211,039.70 is: 316,259.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,513.08 : 429,362.12 = 211,039.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,513.08/429,362.12 = 211,039.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,513.08x = 429,362.12 × 211,039.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,513.08x = 90,612,452,996.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,612,452,996.16/286,513.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,259.39

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