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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,524.50, 1,316,286.75 and 212,676.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,524.50, 1,316,286.75 and 212,676.50 is: 319,014.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,524.50 : 1,316,286.75 = 212,676.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,524.50/1,316,286.75 = 212,676.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,524.50x = 1,316,286.75 × 212,676.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,524.50x = 279,943,258,986.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,943,258,986.38/877,524.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,014.75

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