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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,836.28, 1,312,254.44 and 209,988.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,836.28, 1,312,254.44 and 209,988.28 is: 314,982.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,836.28 : 1,312,254.44 = 209,988.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,836.28/1,312,254.44 = 209,988.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,836.28x = 1,312,254.44 × 209,988.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,836.28x = 275,558,052,777.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,558,052,777.96/874,836.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,982.42

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