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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873,177.88, 1,310,269.02 and 367,699

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873,177.88, 1,310,269.02 and 367,699 is: 551,759.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873,177.88 : 1,310,269.02 = 367,699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873,177.88/1,310,269.02 = 367,699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873,177.88x = 1,310,269.02 × 367,699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873,177.88x = 481,784,608,384.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,784,608,384.98/873,177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,759.98

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