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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,882.24, 1,313,824.56 and 211,034.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,882.24, 1,313,824.56 and 211,034.24 is: 316,551.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,882.24 : 1,313,824.56 = 211,034.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,882.24/1,313,824.56 = 211,034.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,882.24x = 1,313,824.56 × 211,034.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,882.24x = 277,261,967,512.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,261,967,512.93/875,882.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,551.65

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