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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,853.80, 436,808.70 and 211,663.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,853.80, 436,808.70 and 211,663.80 is: 316,790.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,853.80 : 436,808.70 = 211,663.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,853.80/436,808.70 = 211,663.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,853.80x = 436,808.70 × 211,663.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,853.80x = 92,456,589,315.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,456,589,315.06/291,853.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,790.77

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