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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,985.84, 440,383.73 and 211,701.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,985.84, 440,383.73 and 211,701.34 is: 292,269.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,985.84 : 440,383.73 = 211,701.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,985.84/440,383.73 = 211,701.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,985.84x = 440,383.73 × 211,701.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,985.84x = 93,229,825,755.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,229,825,755.20/318,985.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,269.48

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