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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,412.60, 477,618.90 and 212,124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,412.60, 477,618.90 and 212,124.40 is: 318,186.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,412.60 : 477,618.90 = 212,124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,412.60/477,618.90 = 212,124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,412.60x = 477,618.90 × 212,124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,412.60x = 101,314,622,591.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,314,622,591.16/318,412.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,186.60

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