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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,277.56, 790,952.93 and 211,734.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,277.56, 790,952.93 and 211,734.50 is: 317,616.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,277.56 : 790,952.93 = 211,734.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,277.56/790,952.93 = 211,734.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,277.56x = 790,952.93 × 211,734.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,277.56x = 167,472,018,143.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,472,018,143.65/527,277.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,616.44

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