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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,498.85, 439,709.70 and 211,213.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,498.85, 439,709.70 and 211,213.72 is: 291,595.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,498.85 : 439,709.70 = 211,213.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,498.85/439,709.70 = 211,213.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,498.85x = 439,709.70 × 211,213.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,498.85x = 92,872,721,457.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,872,721,457.08/318,498.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,595.15

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