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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,834.30, 1,312,251.45 and 209,986.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,834.30, 1,312,251.45 and 209,986.30 is: 314,979.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,834.30 : 1,312,251.45 = 209,986.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,834.30/1,312,251.45 = 209,986.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,834.30x = 1,312,251.45 × 209,986.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,834.30x = 275,554,826,655.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,554,826,655.14/874,834.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,979.45

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