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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,515.82, 429,366.12 and 211,042.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,515.82, 429,366.12 and 211,042.36 is: 316,263.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,515.82 : 429,366.12 = 211,042.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,515.82/429,366.12 = 211,042.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,515.82x = 429,366.12 × 211,042.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,515.82x = 90,614,439,268.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,614,439,268.84/286,515.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,263.30

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