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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,266.86, 570,961.02 and 212,115.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,266.86, 570,961.02 and 212,115.72 is: 318,486.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,266.86 : 570,961.02 = 212,115.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,266.86/570,961.02 = 212,115.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,266.86x = 570,961.02 × 212,115.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,266.86x = 121,109,807,849.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,109,807,849.23/380,266.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,486.36

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