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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,130.36, 474,762.42 and 211,687.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,130.36, 474,762.42 and 211,687.80 is: 316,908.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,130.36 : 474,762.42 = 211,687.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,130.36/474,762.42 = 211,687.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,130.36x = 474,762.42 × 211,687.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,130.36x = 100,501,412,212.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,501,412,212.48/317,130.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,908.83

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