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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,053.38, 1,315,580.12 and 212,205.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,053.38, 1,315,580.12 and 212,205.38 is: 318,308.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,053.38 : 1,315,580.12 = 212,205.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,053.38/1,315,580.12 = 212,205.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,053.38x = 1,315,580.12 × 212,205.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,053.38x = 279,173,171,646.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,173,171,646.12/877,053.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,308.08

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