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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,972.58, 570,957.46 and 212,572.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,972.58, 570,957.46 and 212,572.20 is: 318,578.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,972.58 : 570,957.46 = 212,572.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,972.58/570,957.46 = 212,572.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,972.58x = 570,957.46 × 212,572.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,972.58x = 121,369,683,378.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,369,683,378.61/380,972.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,578.53

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