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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,969.34, 766,544.07 and 211,282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,969.34, 766,544.07 and 211,282 is: 316,960.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,969.34 : 766,544.07 = 211,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,969.34/766,544.07 = 211,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,969.34x = 766,544.07 × 211,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,969.34x = 161,956,964,197.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,956,964,197.74/510,969.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,960.24

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