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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,599, 1,316,398.50 and 212,751

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,599, 1,316,398.50 and 212,751 is: 319,126.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,599 : 1,316,398.50 = 212,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,599/1,316,398.50 = 212,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,599x = 1,316,398.50 × 212,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,599x = 280,065,097,273.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,065,097,273.50/877,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,126.50

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