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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,104.26, 767,012.12 and 211,586.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,104.26, 767,012.12 and 211,586.41 is: 317,526.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,104.26 : 767,012.12 = 211,586.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,104.26/767,012.12 = 211,586.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,104.26x = 767,012.12 × 211,586.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,104.26x = 162,289,341,591.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,289,341,591.57/511,104.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,526.88

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