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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,548.67, 616,871.43 and 211,879.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,548.67, 616,871.43 and 211,879.71 is: 317,587.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,548.67 : 616,871.43 = 211,879.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,548.67/616,871.43 = 211,879.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,548.67x = 616,871.43 × 211,879.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,548.67x = 130,702,539,695.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,702,539,695.69/411,548.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,587.08

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