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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,865.20, 766,297.80 and 211,246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,865.20, 766,297.80 and 211,246.20 is: 316,869.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,865.20 : 766,297.80 = 211,246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,865.20/766,297.80 = 211,246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,865.20x = 766,297.80 × 211,246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,865.20x = 161,877,498,318.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,877,498,318.36/510,865.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,869.30

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