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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,058.34, 1,315,587.52 and 212,210.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,058.34, 1,315,587.52 and 212,210.34 is: 318,315.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,058.34 : 1,315,587.52 = 212,210.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,058.34/1,315,587.52 = 212,210.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,058.34x = 1,315,587.52 × 212,210.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,058.34x = 279,181,274,918.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,181,274,918.96/877,058.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,315.51

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