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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,927.50, 1,167,088.17 and 216,962

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,927.50, 1,167,088.17 and 216,962 is: 325,497.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,927.50 : 1,167,088.17 = 216,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,927.50/1,167,088.17 = 216,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,927.50x = 1,167,088.17 × 216,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,927.50x = 253,213,783,539.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,213,783,539.54/777,927.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,497.92

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