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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,584.38, 1,316,376.56 and 212,736.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,584.38, 1,316,376.56 and 212,736.38 is: 319,104.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,584.38 : 1,316,376.56 = 212,736.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,584.38/1,316,376.56 = 212,736.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,584.38x = 1,316,376.56 × 212,736.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,584.38x = 280,041,178,041.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,041,178,041.21/877,584.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,104.56

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