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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,004.80, 1,314,007.20 and 378,340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,004.80, 1,314,007.20 and 378,340.80 is: 567,511.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,004.80 : 1,314,007.20 = 378,340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,004.80/1,314,007.20 = 378,340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,004.80x = 1,314,007.20 × 378,340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,004.80x = 497,142,535,253.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,142,535,253.76/876,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,511.20

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