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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,279.60, 1,314,417.24 and 211,431.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,279.60, 1,314,417.24 and 211,431.60 is: 317,146.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,279.60 : 1,314,417.24 = 211,431.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,279.60/1,314,417.24 = 211,431.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,279.60x = 1,314,417.24 × 211,431.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,279.60x = 277,909,340,120.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,909,340,120.78/876,279.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,146.88

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