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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,433.44, 792,676.16 and 212,847.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,433.44, 792,676.16 and 212,847.68 is: 319,281.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,433.44 : 792,676.16 = 212,847.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,433.44/792,676.16 = 212,847.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,433.44x = 792,676.16 × 212,847.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,433.44x = 168,719,281,647.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,719,281,647.31/528,433.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,281.99

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