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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,102.76, 956,828.57 and 211,486.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,102.76, 956,828.57 and 211,486.69 is: 317,122.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,102.76 : 956,828.57 = 211,486.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,102.76/956,828.57 = 211,486.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,102.76x = 956,828.57 × 211,486.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,102.76x = 202,356,507,166.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,356,507,166.73/638,102.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,122.13

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