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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,279.60, 856,993.92 and 211,401.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,279.60, 856,993.92 and 211,401.46 is: 317,129.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,279.60 : 856,993.92 = 211,401.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,279.60/856,993.92 = 211,401.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,279.60x = 856,993.92 × 211,401.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,279.60x = 181,169,765,899.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,169,765,899.12/571,279.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,129.77

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