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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,978.32, 1,316,957.88 and 213,130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,978.32, 1,316,957.88 and 213,130.32 is: 319,693.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,978.32 : 1,316,957.88 = 213,130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,978.32/1,316,957.88 = 213,130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,978.32x = 1,316,957.88 × 213,130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,978.32x = 280,683,654,390.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,683,654,390.92/877,978.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,693.15

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