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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,514.25, 1,316,271.38 and 212,666.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,514.25, 1,316,271.38 and 212,666.25 is: 318,999.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,514.25 : 1,316,271.38 = 212,666.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,514.25/1,316,271.38 = 212,666.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,514.25x = 1,316,271.38 × 212,666.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,514.25x = 279,926,497,303.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,926,497,303.59/877,514.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,999.38

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