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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,286.61, 1,126,942.26 and 211,555.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,286.61, 1,126,942.26 and 211,555.86 is: 317,337.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,286.61 : 1,126,942.26 = 211,555.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,286.61/1,126,942.26 = 211,555.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,286.61x = 1,126,942.26 × 211,555.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,286.61x = 238,411,238,984.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,411,238,984.64/751,286.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,337.27

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