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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,972.80, 763,771.20 and 209,596.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,972.80, 763,771.20 and 209,596.80 is: 314,523.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,972.80 : 763,771.20 = 209,596.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,972.80/763,771.20 = 209,596.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,972.80x = 763,771.20 × 209,596.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,972.80x = 160,083,999,452.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,083,999,452.16/508,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,523.68

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