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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,010.40, 1,317,015.60 and 213,162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,010.40, 1,317,015.60 and 213,162.40 is: 319,743.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,010.40 : 1,317,015.60 = 213,162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,010.40/1,317,015.60 = 213,162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,010.40x = 1,317,015.60 × 213,162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,010.40x = 280,738,206,133.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,738,206,133.44/878,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,743.60

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