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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,524.36, 1,316,286.60 and 212,676.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,524.36, 1,316,286.60 and 212,676.36 is: 319,014.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,524.36 : 1,316,286.60 = 212,676.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,524.36/1,316,286.60 = 212,676.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,524.36x = 1,316,286.60 × 212,676.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,524.36x = 279,943,042,804.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,943,042,804.78/877,524.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,014.55

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