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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,617.60, 1,316,426.40 and 212,769.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,617.60, 1,316,426.40 and 212,769.60 is: 319,154.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,617.60 : 1,316,426.40 = 212,769.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,617.60/1,316,426.40 = 212,769.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,617.60x = 1,316,426.40 × 212,769.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,617.60x = 280,095,518,557.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,095,518,557.44/877,617.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,154.40

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