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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,527, 1,316,290.50 and 212,679

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,527, 1,316,290.50 and 212,679 is: 319,018.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,527 : 1,316,290.50 = 212,679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,527/1,316,290.50 = 212,679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,527x = 1,316,290.50 × 212,679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,527x = 279,947,347,249.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,947,347,249.50/877,527
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,018.50

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