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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811,592.80, 1,217,389.20 and 212,552.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811,592.80, 1,217,389.20 and 212,552.80 is: 318,829.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811,592.80 : 1,217,389.20 = 212,552.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811,592.80/1,217,389.20 = 212,552.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811,592.80x = 1,217,389.20 × 212,552.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811,592.80x = 258,759,483,149.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,759,483,149.76/811,592.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,829.20

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