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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,569.73, 435,757.08 and 212,849.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,569.73, 435,757.08 and 212,849.73 is: 318,108.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,569.73 : 435,757.08 = 212,849.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,569.73/435,757.08 = 212,849.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,569.73x = 435,757.08 × 212,849.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,569.73x = 92,750,776,823.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,750,776,823.59/291,569.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,108.39

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