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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,567.19, 768,562.83 and 212,846.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,567.19, 768,562.83 and 212,846.13 is: 319,149.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,567.19 : 768,562.83 = 212,846.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,567.19/768,562.83 = 212,846.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,567.19x = 768,562.83 × 212,846.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,567.19x = 163,585,624,027.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,585,624,027.35/512,567.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,149.62

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