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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,856.94, 1,312,285.32 and 210,008.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,856.94, 1,312,285.32 and 210,008.94 is: 315,013.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,856.94 : 1,312,285.32 = 210,008.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,856.94/1,312,285.32 = 210,008.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,856.94x = 1,312,285.32 × 210,008.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,856.94x = 275,591,649,030.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,591,649,030.76/874,856.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,013.39

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