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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,080.80, 1,315,621.20 and 212,232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,080.80, 1,315,621.20 and 212,232.80 is: 318,349.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,080.80 : 1,315,621.20 = 212,232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,080.80/1,315,621.20 = 212,232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,080.80x = 1,315,621.20 × 212,232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,080.80x = 279,217,971,015.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,217,971,015.36/877,080.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,349.20

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