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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,881.81, 438,791.99 and 210,486.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,881.81, 438,791.99 and 210,486.43 is: 290,547.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,881.81 : 438,791.99 = 210,486.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,881.81/438,791.99 = 210,486.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,881.81x = 438,791.99 × 210,486.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,881.81x = 92,359,759,487.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,359,759,487.70/317,881.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,547.48

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