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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,877.80, 436,844.70 and 211,687.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,877.80, 436,844.70 and 211,687.80 is: 316,826.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,877.80 : 436,844.70 = 211,687.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,877.80/436,844.70 = 211,687.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,877.80x = 436,844.70 × 211,687.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,877.80x = 92,474,693,484.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,474,693,484.66/291,877.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,826.75

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