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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531,549.68, 797,650 and 211,854.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531,549.68, 797,650 and 211,854.88 is: 317,912.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531,549.68 : 797,650 = 211,854.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531,549.68/797,650 = 211,854.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531,549.68x = 797,650 × 211,854.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531,549.68x = 168,986,045,032
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,986,045,032/531,549.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,912.04

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