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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,572.13, 1,316,358.20 and 212,724.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,572.13, 1,316,358.20 and 212,724.13 is: 319,086.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,572.13 : 1,316,358.20 = 212,724.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,572.13/1,316,358.20 = 212,724.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,572.13x = 1,316,358.20 × 212,724.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,572.13x = 280,021,152,863.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,021,152,863.37/877,572.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,086.20

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