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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,360.60, 461,040.90 and 212,882.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,360.60, 461,040.90 and 212,882.20 is: 319,323.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,360.60 : 461,040.90 = 212,882.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,360.60/461,040.90 = 212,882.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,360.60x = 461,040.90 × 212,882.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,360.60x = 98,147,401,081.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,147,401,081.98/307,360.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,323.30

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