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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,379.73, 1,314,569.60 and 211,531.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,379.73, 1,314,569.60 and 211,531.73 is: 317,297.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,379.73 : 1,314,569.60 = 211,531.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,379.73/1,314,569.60 = 211,531.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,379.73x = 1,314,569.60 × 211,531.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,379.73x = 278,073,181,693.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,073,181,693.41/876,379.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,297.60

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