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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,618.87, 768,925.52 and 209,011.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,618.87, 768,925.52 and 209,011.84 is: 313,516.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,618.87 : 768,925.52 = 209,011.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,618.87/768,925.52 = 209,011.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,618.87x = 768,925.52 × 209,011.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,618.87x = 160,714,535,574.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,714,535,574.58/512,618.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,516.62

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