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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,997.08, 766,588.02 and 211,314.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,997.08, 766,588.02 and 211,314.96 is: 317,010.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,997.08 : 766,588.02 = 211,314.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,997.08/766,588.02 = 211,314.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,997.08x = 766,588.02 × 211,314.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,997.08x = 161,991,516,782.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,991,516,782.78/510,997.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,010.65

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