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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,812.71, 570,657.51 and 212,100.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,812.71, 570,657.51 and 212,100.63 is: 317,838.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,812.71 : 570,657.51 = 212,100.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,812.71/570,657.51 = 212,100.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,812.71x = 570,657.51 × 212,100.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,812.71x = 121,036,817,385.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,036,817,385.23/380,812.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,838.18

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