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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,832.56, 767,419.98 and 212,519.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,832.56, 767,419.98 and 212,519.80 is: 318,643.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,832.56 : 767,419.98 = 212,519.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,832.56/767,419.98 = 212,519.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,832.56x = 767,419.98 × 212,519.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,832.56x = 163,091,940,665.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,091,940,665.60/511,832.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,643.15

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