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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,284.74, 571,389.50 and 210,583.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,284.74, 571,389.50 and 210,583.42 is: 315,578.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,284.74 : 571,389.50 = 210,583.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,284.74/571,389.50 = 210,583.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,284.74x = 571,389.50 × 210,583.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,284.74x = 120,325,155,062.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,325,155,062.09/381,284.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,578.21

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