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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,199.21, 1,312,799.04 and 276,207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,199.21, 1,312,799.04 and 276,207.24 is: 414,310.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,199.21 : 1,312,799.04 = 276,207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,199.21/1,312,799.04 = 276,207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,199.21x = 1,312,799.04 × 276,207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,199.21x = 362,604,599,513.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,604,599,513.05/875,199.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,310.93

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