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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,919.40, 1,316,879.10 and 213,071.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,919.40, 1,316,879.10 and 213,071.40 is: 319,607.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,919.40 : 1,316,879.10 = 213,071.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,919.40/1,316,879.10 = 213,071.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,919.40x = 1,316,879.10 × 213,071.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,919.40x = 280,589,273,467.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,589,273,467.74/877,919.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,607.10

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