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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811,972.80, 1,217,959.20 and 212,932.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811,972.80, 1,217,959.20 and 212,932.80 is: 319,399.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811,972.80 : 1,217,959.20 = 212,932.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811,972.80/1,217,959.20 = 212,932.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811,972.80x = 1,217,959.20 × 212,932.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811,972.80x = 259,343,462,741.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,343,462,741.76/811,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,399.20

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