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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,569.52, 435,756.80 and 212,849.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,569.52, 435,756.80 and 212,849.52 is: 318,108.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,569.52 : 435,756.80 = 212,849.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,569.52/435,756.80 = 212,849.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,569.52x = 435,756.80 × 212,849.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,569.52x = 92,750,625,716.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,750,625,716.74/291,569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,108.10

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