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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,564.13, 1,316,346.20 and 212,716.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,564.13, 1,316,346.20 and 212,716.13 is: 319,074.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,564.13 : 1,316,346.20 = 212,716.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,564.13/1,316,346.20 = 212,716.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,564.13x = 1,316,346.20 × 212,716.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,564.13x = 280,008,069,404.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,008,069,404.21/877,564.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,074.20

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