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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,377.73, 1,314,566.60 and 211,529.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,377.73, 1,314,566.60 and 211,529.73 is: 317,294.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,377.73 : 1,314,566.60 = 211,529.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,377.73/1,314,566.60 = 211,529.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,377.73x = 1,314,566.60 × 211,529.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,377.73x = 278,069,917,965.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,069,917,965.02/876,377.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,294.60

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