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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,852.16, 1,313,778.24 and 211,004.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,852.16, 1,313,778.24 and 211,004.16 is: 316,506.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,852.16 : 1,313,778.24 = 211,004.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,852.16/1,313,778.24 = 211,004.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,852.16x = 1,313,778.24 × 211,004.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,852.16x = 277,212,673,957.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,212,673,957.48/875,852.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,506.24

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