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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,834.78, 1,312,252.19 and 209,986.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,834.78, 1,312,252.19 and 209,986.78 is: 314,980.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,834.78 : 1,312,252.19 = 209,986.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,834.78/1,312,252.19 = 209,986.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,834.78x = 1,312,252.19 × 209,986.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,834.78x = 275,555,613,303.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,555,613,303.88/874,834.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,980.18

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