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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,527.50, 1,316,291.26 and 212,679.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,527.50, 1,316,291.26 and 212,679.50 is: 319,019.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,527.50 : 1,316,291.26 = 212,679.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,527.50/1,316,291.26 = 212,679.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,527.50x = 1,316,291.26 × 212,679.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,527.50x = 279,948,167,031.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,948,167,031.17/877,527.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,019.25

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