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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,847.14, 436,436.64 and 212,152.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,847.14, 436,436.64 and 212,152.86 is: 317,259.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,847.14 : 436,436.64 = 212,152.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,847.14/436,436.64 = 212,152.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,847.14x = 436,436.64 × 212,152.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,847.14x = 92,591,281,384.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,591,281,384.79/291,847.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,259.51

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