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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,572.20, 1,316,358.29 and 212,724.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,572.20, 1,316,358.29 and 212,724.20 is: 319,086.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,572.20 : 1,316,358.29 = 212,724.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,572.20/1,316,358.29 = 212,724.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,572.20x = 1,316,358.29 × 212,724.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,572.20x = 280,021,256,508.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,021,256,508.21/877,572.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,086.29

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