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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,296.88, 571,006.04 and 212,145.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,296.88, 571,006.04 and 212,145.74 is: 318,531.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,296.88 : 571,006.04 = 212,145.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,296.88/571,006.04 = 212,145.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,296.88x = 571,006.04 × 212,145.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,296.88x = 121,136,494,984.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,136,494,984.51/380,296.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,531.40

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