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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,176.80, 1,312,765.20 and 210,328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,176.80, 1,312,765.20 and 210,328.80 is: 315,493.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,176.80 : 1,312,765.20 = 210,328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,176.80/1,312,765.20 = 210,328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,176.80x = 1,312,765.20 × 210,328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,176.80x = 276,112,329,197.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,112,329,197.76/875,176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,493.20

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