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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531,098.42, 797,015.46 and 211,217.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531,098.42, 797,015.46 and 211,217.45 is: 316,972.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531,098.42 : 797,015.46 = 211,217.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531,098.42/797,015.46 = 211,217.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531,098.42x = 797,015.46 × 211,217.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531,098.42x = 168,343,573,071.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,343,573,071.78/531,098.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,972.46

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