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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,284.71, 557,008.02 and 211,436.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,284.71, 557,008.02 and 211,436.16 is: 317,200.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,284.71 : 557,008.02 = 211,436.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,284.71/557,008.02 = 211,436.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,284.71x = 557,008.02 × 211,436.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,284.71x = 117,771,636,838.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,771,636,838.00/371,284.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,200.34

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