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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,282.08, 856,930.80 and 216,200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,282.08, 856,930.80 and 216,200.72 is: 324,303.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,282.08 : 856,930.80 = 216,200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,282.08/856,930.80 = 216,200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,282.08x = 856,930.80 × 216,200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,282.08x = 185,269,055,950.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,269,055,950.18/571,282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,303.99

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