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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,282, 1,261,925.70 and 210,195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,282, 1,261,925.70 and 210,195.88 is: 315,294.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,282 : 1,261,925.70 = 210,195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,282/1,261,925.70 = 210,195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,282x = 1,261,925.70 × 210,195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,282x = 265,251,583,006.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,251,583,006.12/841,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,294.49

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