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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,389.71, 697,438.70 and 212,051.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,389.71, 697,438.70 and 212,051.07 is: 317,782.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,389.71 : 697,438.70 = 212,051.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,389.71/697,438.70 = 212,051.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,389.71x = 697,438.70 × 212,051.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,389.71x = 147,892,622,594.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,892,622,594.41/465,389.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,782.32

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