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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811,184.73, 1,216,684.15 and 212,203.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811,184.73, 1,216,684.15 and 212,203.71 is: 318,281.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811,184.73 : 1,216,684.15 = 212,203.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811,184.73/1,216,684.15 = 212,203.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811,184.73x = 1,216,684.15 × 212,203.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811,184.73x = 258,184,890,528.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,184,890,528.20/811,184.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,281.25

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