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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,958.60, 1,318,437.90 and 214,110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,958.60, 1,318,437.90 and 214,110.60 is: 321,165.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,958.60 : 1,318,437.90 = 214,110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,958.60/1,318,437.90 = 214,110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,958.60x = 1,318,437.90 × 214,110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,958.60x = 282,291,529,831.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,291,529,831.74/878,958.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,165.90

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