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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,797.36, 737,550.24 and 211,249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,797.36, 737,550.24 and 211,249 is: 316,810.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,797.36 : 737,550.24 = 211,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,797.36/737,550.24 = 211,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,797.36x = 737,550.24 × 211,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,797.36x = 155,806,750,649.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,806,750,649.76/491,797.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,810.87

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