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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,514.38, 1,316,271.56 and 212,666.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,514.38, 1,316,271.56 and 212,666.38 is: 318,999.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,514.38 : 1,316,271.56 = 212,666.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,514.38/1,316,271.56 = 212,666.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,514.38x = 1,316,271.56 × 212,666.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,514.38x = 279,926,707,762.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,926,707,762.15/877,514.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,999.57

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