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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,124.79, 856,762.65 and 211,246.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,124.79, 856,762.65 and 211,246.65 is: 316,897.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,124.79 : 856,762.65 = 211,246.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,124.79/856,762.65 = 211,246.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,124.79x = 856,762.65 × 211,246.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,124.79x = 180,988,239,657.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,988,239,657.62/571,124.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,897.89

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