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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,619.60, 1,316,429.40 and 212,771.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,619.60, 1,316,429.40 and 212,771.60 is: 319,157.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,619.60 : 1,316,429.40 = 212,771.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,619.60/1,316,429.40 = 212,771.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,619.60x = 1,316,429.40 × 212,771.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,619.60x = 280,098,789,725.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,098,789,725.04/877,619.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,157.40

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