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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,325.16, 716,995.44 and 212,211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,325.16, 716,995.44 and 212,211 is: 318,098.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,325.16 : 716,995.44 = 212,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,325.16/716,995.44 = 212,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,325.16x = 716,995.44 × 212,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,325.16x = 152,154,319,317.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,154,319,317.84/478,325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,098.09

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