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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,122.11, 474,750.05 and 211,679.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,122.11, 474,750.05 and 211,679.55 is: 316,896.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,122.11 : 474,750.05 = 211,679.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,122.11/474,750.05 = 211,679.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,122.11x = 474,750.05 × 211,679.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,122.11x = 100,494,875,888.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,494,875,888.08/317,122.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,896.47

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