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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,840, 432,075.60 and 212,063.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,840, 432,075.60 and 212,063.04 is: 292,888.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,840 : 432,075.60 = 212,063.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,840/432,075.60 = 212,063.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,840x = 432,075.60 × 212,063.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,840x = 91,627,265,245.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,627,265,245.82/312,840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,888.59

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