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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,835.53, 1,312,253.32 and 209,987.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,835.53, 1,312,253.32 and 209,987.53 is: 314,981.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,835.53 : 1,312,253.32 = 209,987.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,835.53/1,312,253.32 = 209,987.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,835.53x = 1,312,253.32 × 209,987.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,835.53x = 275,556,835,631.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,556,835,631.80/874,835.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,981.30

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