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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,796.99, 737,549.68 and 211,248.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,796.99, 737,549.68 and 211,248.63 is: 316,810.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,796.99 : 737,549.68 = 211,248.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,796.99/737,549.68 = 211,248.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,796.99x = 737,549.68 × 211,248.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,796.99x = 155,806,354,712.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,806,354,712.95/491,796.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,810.31

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