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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,514.63, 1,316,271.96 and 212,666.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,514.63, 1,316,271.96 and 212,666.63 is: 318,999.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,514.63 : 1,316,271.96 = 212,666.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,514.63/1,316,271.96 = 212,666.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,514.63x = 1,316,271.96 × 212,666.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,514.63x = 279,927,115,315.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,927,115,315.34/877,514.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,999.94

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