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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,748, 569,249.40 and 211,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,748, 569,249.40 and 211,349 is: 316,816.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,748 : 569,249.40 = 211,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,748/569,249.40 = 211,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,748x = 569,249.40 × 211,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,748x = 120,310,291,440.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,310,291,440.60/379,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,816.13

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