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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,275, 1,261,915.20 and 210,188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,275, 1,261,915.20 and 210,188.88 is: 315,283.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,275 : 1,261,915.20 = 210,188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,275/1,261,915.20 = 210,188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,275x = 1,261,915.20 × 210,188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,275x = 265,240,542,542.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,240,542,542.98/841,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,283.99

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