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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,379.90, 1,314,569.86 and 211,531.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,379.90, 1,314,569.86 and 211,531.90 is: 317,297.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,379.90 : 1,314,569.86 = 211,531.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,379.90/1,314,569.86 = 211,531.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,379.90x = 1,314,569.86 × 211,531.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,379.90x = 278,073,460,168.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,073,460,168.53/876,379.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,297.85

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