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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,979.17, 768,311.55 and 212,460.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,979.17, 768,311.55 and 212,460.04 is: 318,832.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,979.17 : 768,311.55 = 212,460.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,979.17/768,311.55 = 212,460.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,979.17x = 768,311.55 × 212,460.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,979.17x = 163,235,502,645.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,235,502,645.46/511,979.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,832.31

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