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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,936.79, 570,903.80 and 212,536.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,936.79, 570,903.80 and 212,536.35 is: 318,524.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,936.79 : 570,903.80 = 212,536.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,936.79/570,903.80 = 212,536.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,936.79x = 570,903.80 × 212,536.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,936.79x = 121,337,808,790.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,337,808,790.45/380,936.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,524.78

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