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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,027.60, 856,249.80 and 211,180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,027.60, 856,249.80 and 211,180.24 is: 316,662.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,027.60 : 856,249.80 = 211,180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,027.60/856,249.80 = 211,180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,027.60x = 856,249.80 × 211,180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,027.60x = 180,823,038,263.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,823,038,263.95/571,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,662.52

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