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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,988.76, 744,078.90 and 211,675.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,988.76, 744,078.90 and 211,675.16 is: 317,553.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,988.76 : 744,078.90 = 211,675.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,988.76/744,078.90 = 211,675.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,988.76x = 744,078.90 × 211,675.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,988.76x = 157,503,020,210.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,503,020,210.12/495,988.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,553.61

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