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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,908.80, 436,891.20 and 211,718.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,908.80, 436,891.20 and 211,718.80 is: 316,873.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,908.80 : 436,891.20 = 211,718.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,908.80/436,891.20 = 211,718.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,908.80x = 436,891.20 × 211,718.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,908.80x = 92,498,080,594.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,498,080,594.56/291,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,873.22

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