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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,835.17, 1,312,252.76 and 209,987.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,835.17, 1,312,252.76 and 209,987.17 is: 314,980.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,835.17 : 1,312,252.76 = 209,987.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,835.17/1,312,252.76 = 209,987.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,835.17x = 1,312,252.76 × 209,987.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,835.17x = 275,556,240,641.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,556,240,641.43/874,835.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,980.75

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