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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811,851.06, 1,217,682.96 and 212,859.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811,851.06, 1,217,682.96 and 212,859.78 is: 319,265.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811,851.06 : 1,217,682.96 = 212,859.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811,851.06/1,217,682.96 = 212,859.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811,851.06x = 1,217,682.96 × 212,859.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811,851.06x = 259,195,726,975.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,195,726,975.35/811,851.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,265.12

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