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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,511.66, 1,277,297.67 and 211,818.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,511.66, 1,277,297.67 and 211,818.73 is: 317,735.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,511.66 : 1,277,297.67 = 211,818.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,511.66/1,277,297.67 = 211,818.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,511.66x = 1,277,297.67 × 211,818.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,511.66x = 270,555,570,291.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,555,570,291.36/851,511.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,735.60

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