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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,997.26, 744,091.65 and 211,683.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,997.26, 744,091.65 and 211,683.66 is: 317,566.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,997.26 : 744,091.65 = 211,683.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,997.26/744,091.65 = 211,683.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,997.26x = 744,091.65 × 211,683.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,997.26x = 157,512,043,847.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,512,043,847.44/495,997.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,566.36

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