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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,539.40, 1,316,309.10 and 212,691.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,539.40, 1,316,309.10 and 212,691.40 is: 319,037.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,539.40 : 1,316,309.10 = 212,691.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,539.40/1,316,309.10 = 212,691.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,539.40x = 1,316,309.10 × 212,691.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,539.40x = 279,967,625,311.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,967,625,311.74/877,539.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,037.10

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