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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,327.71, 1,276,954.63 and 211,617.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,327.71, 1,276,954.63 and 211,617.91 is: 317,417.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,327.71 : 1,276,954.63 = 211,617.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,327.71/1,276,954.63 = 211,617.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,327.71x = 1,276,954.63 × 211,617.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,327.71x = 270,226,469,965.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,226,469,965.42/851,327.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,417.68

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