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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,583.32, 856,687.28 and 211,467.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,583.32, 856,687.28 and 211,467.04 is: 316,946.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,583.32 : 856,687.28 = 211,467.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,583.32/856,687.28 = 211,467.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,583.32x = 856,687.28 × 211,467.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,583.32x = 181,161,123,307.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,161,123,307.25/571,583.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,946.13

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