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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,491.80, 1,157,237.70 and 210,526.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,491.80, 1,157,237.70 and 210,526.30 is: 315,789.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,491.80 : 1,157,237.70 = 210,526.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,491.80/1,157,237.70 = 210,526.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,491.80x = 1,157,237.70 × 210,526.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,491.80x = 243,628,971,201.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,628,971,201.51/771,491.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,789.45

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