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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,188.60, 1,315,782.90 and 212,340.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,188.60, 1,315,782.90 and 212,340.60 is: 318,510.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,188.60 : 1,315,782.90 = 212,340.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,188.60/1,315,782.90 = 212,340.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,188.60x = 1,315,782.90 × 212,340.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,188.60x = 279,394,130,455.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,394,130,455.74/877,188.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,510.90

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