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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,834.03, 1,312,251.06 and 209,986.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,834.03, 1,312,251.06 and 209,986.03 is: 314,979.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,834.03 : 1,312,251.06 = 209,986.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,834.03/1,312,251.06 = 209,986.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,834.03x = 1,312,251.06 × 209,986.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,834.03x = 275,554,392,880.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,554,392,880.45/874,834.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,979.05

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