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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,172.30, 1,312,758.45 and 210,324.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,172.30, 1,312,758.45 and 210,324.30 is: 315,486.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,172.30 : 1,312,758.45 = 210,324.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,172.30/1,312,758.45 = 210,324.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,172.30x = 1,312,758.45 × 210,324.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,172.30x = 276,105,002,065.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,105,002,065.34/875,172.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,486.45

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