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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,048.76, 768,072.28 and 212,329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,048.76, 768,072.28 and 212,329.32 is: 318,493.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,048.76 : 768,072.28 = 212,329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,048.76/768,072.28 = 212,329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,048.76x = 768,072.28 × 212,329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,048.76x = 163,084,264,923.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,084,264,923.25/512,048.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,493.62

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