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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,864.10, 769,438.35 and 213,485.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,864.10, 769,438.35 and 213,485.70 is: 320,287.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,864.10 : 769,438.35 = 213,485.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,864.10/769,438.35 = 213,485.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,864.10x = 769,438.35 × 213,485.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,864.10x = 164,264,084,756.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,264,084,756.60/512,864.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,287.74

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