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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,398.18, 856,828.70 and 211,320.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,398.18, 856,828.70 and 211,320.42 is: 316,881.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,398.18 : 856,828.70 = 211,320.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,398.18/856,828.70 = 211,320.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,398.18x = 856,828.70 × 211,320.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,398.18x = 181,065,400,752.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,065,400,752.05/571,398.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,881.30

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