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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,005.80, 1,314,008.70 and 211,157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,005.80, 1,314,008.70 and 211,157.80 is: 316,736.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,005.80 : 1,314,008.70 = 211,157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,005.80/1,314,008.70 = 211,157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,005.80x = 1,314,008.70 × 211,157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,005.80x = 277,463,186,272.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,463,186,272.86/876,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,736.70

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