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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,356.94, 1,276,998.45 and 211,647.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,356.94, 1,276,998.45 and 211,647.29 is: 317,461.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,356.94 : 1,276,998.45 = 211,647.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,356.94/1,276,998.45 = 211,647.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,356.94x = 1,276,998.45 × 211,647.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,356.94x = 270,273,254,891.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,273,254,891.71/851,356.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,461.74

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