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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,382.73, 1,314,574.10 and 211,534.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,382.73, 1,314,574.10 and 211,534.73 is: 317,302.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,382.73 : 1,314,574.10 = 211,534.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,382.73/1,314,574.10 = 211,534.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,382.73x = 1,314,574.10 × 211,534.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,382.73x = 278,078,077,308.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,078,077,308.49/876,382.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,302.10

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