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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,281.10, 790,958.54 and 211,738

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,281.10, 790,958.54 and 211,738 is: 317,621.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,281.10 : 790,958.54 = 211,738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,281.10/790,958.54 = 211,738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,281.10x = 790,958.54 × 211,738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,281.10x = 167,475,979,342.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,475,979,342.52/527,281.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,621.81

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