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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,047.13, 1,315,570.74 and 212,199.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,047.13, 1,315,570.74 and 212,199.13 is: 318,298.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,047.13 : 1,315,570.74 = 212,199.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,047.13/1,315,570.74 = 212,199.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,047.13x = 1,315,570.74 × 212,199.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,047.13x = 279,162,966,481.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,162,966,481.46/877,047.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,298.71

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