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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,012.80, 1,314,019.20 and 211,164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,012.80, 1,314,019.20 and 211,164.80 is: 316,747.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,012.80 : 1,314,019.20 = 211,164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,012.80/1,314,019.20 = 211,164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,012.80x = 1,314,019.20 × 211,164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,012.80x = 277,474,601,564.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,474,601,564.16/876,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,747.20

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