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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,274.93, 790,948.98 and 211,731.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,274.93, 790,948.98 and 211,731.87 is: 317,612.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,274.93 : 790,948.98 = 211,731.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,274.93/790,948.98 = 211,731.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,274.93x = 790,948.98 × 211,731.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,274.93x = 167,469,106,609.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,469,106,609.99/527,274.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,612.50

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