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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,549.95, 412,886.77 and 212,364.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,549.95, 412,886.77 and 212,364.79 is: 292,714.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,549.95 : 412,886.77 = 212,364.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,549.95/412,886.77 = 212,364.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,549.95x = 412,886.77 × 212,364.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,549.95x = 87,682,612,204.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,682,612,204.83/299,549.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,714.49

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