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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,554.81, 1,316,332.22 and 212,706.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,554.81, 1,316,332.22 and 212,706.81 is: 319,060.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,554.81 : 1,316,332.22 = 212,706.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,554.81/1,316,332.22 = 212,706.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,554.81x = 1,316,332.22 × 212,706.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,554.81x = 279,992,830,707.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,992,830,707.25/877,554.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,060.22

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