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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,518.64, 1,316,277.96 and 212,670.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,518.64, 1,316,277.96 and 212,670.64 is: 319,005.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,518.64 : 1,316,277.96 = 212,670.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,518.64/1,316,277.96 = 212,670.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,518.64x = 1,316,277.96 × 212,670.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,518.64x = 279,933,676,171.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,933,676,171.09/877,518.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,005.96

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