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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,849.52, 1,312,274.32 and 210,001.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,849.52, 1,312,274.32 and 210,001.52 is: 315,002.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,849.52 : 1,312,274.32 = 210,001.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,849.52/1,312,274.32 = 210,001.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,849.52x = 1,312,274.32 × 210,001.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,849.52x = 275,579,601,856.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,579,601,856.97/874,849.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,002.29

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