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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,525.51, 693,777.47 and 213,207.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,525.51, 693,777.47 and 213,207.51 is: 319,806.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,525.51 : 693,777.47 = 213,207.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,525.51/693,777.47 = 213,207.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,525.51x = 693,777.47 × 213,207.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,525.51x = 147,918,565,806.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,918,565,806.76/462,525.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,806.29

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