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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,522.14, 1,316,283.21 and 212,674.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,522.14, 1,316,283.21 and 212,674.14 is: 319,011.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,522.14 : 1,316,283.21 = 212,674.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,522.14/1,316,283.21 = 212,674.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,522.14x = 1,316,283.21 × 212,674.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,522.14x = 279,939,399,683.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,939,399,683.19/877,522.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,011.21

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