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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,267.86, 570,962.52 and 212,116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,267.86, 570,962.52 and 212,116.72 is: 318,487.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,267.86 : 570,962.52 = 212,116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,267.86/570,962.52 = 212,116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,267.86x = 570,962.52 × 212,116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,267.86x = 121,110,696,985.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,110,696,985.33/380,267.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,487.86

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