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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,567.20, 1,316,350.78 and 212,719.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,567.20, 1,316,350.78 and 212,719.20 is: 319,078.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,567.20 : 1,316,350.78 = 212,719.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,567.20/1,316,350.78 = 212,719.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,567.20x = 1,316,350.78 × 212,719.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,567.20x = 280,013,084,840.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,013,084,840.98/877,567.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,078.80

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