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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,545, 1,316,317.50 and 212,697

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,545, 1,316,317.50 and 212,697 is: 319,045.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,545 : 1,316,317.50 = 212,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,545/1,316,317.50 = 212,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,545x = 1,316,317.50 × 212,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,545x = 279,976,783,297.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,976,783,297.50/877,545
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,045.50

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