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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566,289.69, 849,581.55 and 211,306.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566,289.69, 849,581.55 and 211,306.38 is: 317,014.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566,289.69 : 849,581.55 = 211,306.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566,289.69/849,581.55 = 211,306.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566,289.69x = 849,581.55 × 211,306.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566,289.69x = 179,522,001,845.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,522,001,845.29/566,289.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,014.43

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