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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,284.10, 790,963.04 and 211,741

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,284.10, 790,963.04 and 211,741 is: 317,626.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,284.10 : 790,963.04 = 211,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,284.10/790,963.04 = 211,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,284.10x = 790,963.04 × 211,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,284.10x = 167,479,305,052.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,479,305,052.64/527,284.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,626.31

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