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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586,008.48, 879,012.72 and 211,944

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586,008.48, 879,012.72 and 211,944 is: 317,916

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586,008.48 : 879,012.72 = 211,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586,008.48/879,012.72 = 211,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586,008.48x = 879,012.72 × 211,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586,008.48x = 186,301,471,927.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,301,471,927.68/586,008.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,916

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