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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,394.73, 1,314,592.10 and 211,546.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,394.73, 1,314,592.10 and 211,546.73 is: 317,320.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,394.73 : 1,314,592.10 = 211,546.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,394.73/1,314,592.10 = 211,546.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,394.73x = 1,314,592.10 × 211,546.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,394.73x = 278,097,660,038.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,097,660,038.83/876,394.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,320.10

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