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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,511.95, 1,316,267.93 and 212,663.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,511.95, 1,316,267.93 and 212,663.95 is: 318,995.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,511.95 : 1,316,267.93 = 212,663.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,511.95/1,316,267.93 = 212,663.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,511.95x = 1,316,267.93 × 212,663.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,511.95x = 279,922,734,493.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,922,734,493.11/877,511.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,995.92

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