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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,974.56, 1,313,961.84 and 211,126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,974.56, 1,313,961.84 and 211,126.56 is: 316,689.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,974.56 : 1,313,961.84 = 211,126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,974.56/1,313,961.84 = 211,126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,974.56x = 1,313,961.84 × 211,126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,974.56x = 277,412,243,250.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,412,243,250.47/875,974.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,689.84

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