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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,424.20, 617,858.70 and 212,062.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,424.20, 617,858.70 and 212,062.60 is: 317,694.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,424.20 : 617,858.70 = 212,062.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,424.20/617,858.70 = 212,062.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,424.20x = 617,858.70 × 212,062.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,424.20x = 131,024,722,354.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,024,722,354.62/412,424.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,694.07

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