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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,371.96, 417,969.60 and 211,404.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,371.96, 417,969.60 and 211,404.56 is: 291,261.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,371.96 : 417,969.60 = 211,404.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,371.96/417,969.60 = 211,404.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,371.96x = 417,969.60 × 211,404.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,371.96x = 88,360,679,381.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,360,679,381.38/303,371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,261.85

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