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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,566.13, 1,316,349.20 and 212,718.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,566.13, 1,316,349.20 and 212,718.13 is: 319,077.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,566.13 : 1,316,349.20 = 212,718.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,566.13/1,316,349.20 = 212,718.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,566.13x = 1,316,349.20 × 212,718.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,566.13x = 280,011,340,251.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,011,340,251.00/877,566.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,077.20

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