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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,828.78, 1,312,243.19 and 209,980.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,828.78, 1,312,243.19 and 209,980.78 is: 314,971.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,828.78 : 1,312,243.19 = 209,980.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,828.78/1,312,243.19 = 209,980.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,828.78x = 1,312,243.19 × 209,980.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,828.78x = 275,545,848,585.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,545,848,585.89/874,828.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,971.17

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