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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821,977, 1,232,965.50 and 231,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821,977, 1,232,965.50 and 231,001 is: 346,501.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821,977 : 1,232,965.50 = 231,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821,977/1,232,965.50 = 231,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821,977x = 1,232,965.50 × 231,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821,977x = 284,816,263,465.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,816,263,465.50/821,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,501.50

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