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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,045.97, 1,315,569.01 and 212,197.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,045.97, 1,315,569.01 and 212,197.97 is: 318,296.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,045.97 : 1,315,569.01 = 212,197.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,045.97/1,315,569.01 = 212,197.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,045.97x = 1,315,569.01 × 212,197.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,045.97x = 279,161,072,255.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,161,072,255.92/877,045.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,296.97

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