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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,114.40, 1,312,671.60 and 210,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,114.40, 1,312,671.60 and 210,266.40 is: 315,399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,114.40 : 1,312,671.60 = 210,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,114.40/1,312,671.60 = 210,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,114.40x = 1,312,671.60 × 210,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,114.40x = 276,010,731,714.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,010,731,714.24/875,114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,399.60

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