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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,335.84, 767,978.70 and 212,990.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,335.84, 767,978.70 and 212,990.08 is: 319,266.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,335.84 : 767,978.70 = 212,990.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,335.84/767,978.70 = 212,990.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,335.84x = 767,978.70 × 212,990.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,335.84x = 163,571,844,751.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,571,844,751.30/512,335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,266.84

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