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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,782.25, 1,316,673.93 and 212,934.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,782.25, 1,316,673.93 and 212,934.25 is: 319,401.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,782.25 : 1,316,673.93 = 212,934.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,782.25/1,316,673.93 = 212,934.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,782.25x = 1,316,673.93 × 212,934.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,782.25x = 280,364,975,779.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,364,975,779.10/877,782.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,401.51

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