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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,005.18, 601,465.38 and 211,389.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,005.18, 601,465.38 and 211,389.58 is: 317,062.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,005.18 : 601,465.38 = 211,389.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,005.18/601,465.38 = 211,389.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,005.18x = 601,465.38 × 211,389.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,005.18x = 127,143,514,062.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,143,514,062.74/401,005.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,062.02

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