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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,589.06, 571,845.46 and 210,887.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,589.06, 571,845.46 and 210,887.64 is: 316,034.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,589.06 : 571,845.46 = 210,887.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,589.06/571,845.46 = 210,887.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,589.06x = 571,845.46 × 210,887.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,589.06x = 120,595,139,504.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,595,139,504.11/381,589.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,034.06

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