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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,607.12, 1,316,410.44 and 212,759.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,607.12, 1,316,410.44 and 212,759.12 is: 319,138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,607.12 : 1,316,410.44 = 212,759.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,607.12/1,316,410.44 = 212,759.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,607.12x = 1,316,410.44 × 212,759.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,607.12x = 280,078,326,773.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,078,326,773.21/877,607.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,138.62

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