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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,667.68, 768,998.58 and 209,060.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,667.68, 768,998.58 and 209,060.64 is: 313,589.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,667.68 : 768,998.58 = 209,060.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,667.68/768,998.58 = 209,060.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,667.68x = 768,998.58 × 209,060.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,667.68x = 160,767,337,216.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,767,337,216.39/512,667.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,589.77

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