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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,857.60, 1,318,286.40 and 214,009.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,857.60, 1,318,286.40 and 214,009.60 is: 321,014.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,857.60 : 1,318,286.40 = 214,009.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,857.60/1,318,286.40 = 214,009.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,857.60x = 1,318,286.40 × 214,009.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,857.60x = 282,125,945,149.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,125,945,149.44/878,857.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,014.40

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