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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,326.71, 1,276,953.13 and 211,616.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,326.71, 1,276,953.13 and 211,616.91 is: 317,416.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,326.71 : 1,276,953.13 = 211,616.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,326.71/1,276,953.13 = 211,616.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,326.71x = 1,276,953.13 × 211,616.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,326.71x = 270,224,875,585.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,224,875,585.43/851,326.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,416.18

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