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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,371.07, 768,584.61 and 212,881.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,371.07, 768,584.61 and 212,881.91 is: 319,334.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,371.07 : 768,584.61 = 212,881.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,371.07/768,584.61 = 212,881.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,371.07x = 768,584.61 × 212,881.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,371.07x = 163,617,759,773.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,617,759,773.41/512,371.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,334.50

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