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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,380.73, 1,314,571.10 and 211,532.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,380.73, 1,314,571.10 and 211,532.73 is: 317,299.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,380.73 : 1,314,571.10 = 211,532.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,380.73/1,314,571.10 = 211,532.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,380.73x = 1,314,571.10 × 211,532.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,380.73x = 278,074,813,562.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,074,813,562.10/876,380.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,299.10

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