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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,448.78, 1,314,818.52 and 307,682.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,448.78, 1,314,818.52 and 307,682.26 is: 461,574.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,448.78 : 1,314,818.52 = 307,682.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,448.78/1,314,818.52 = 307,682.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,448.78x = 1,314,818.52 × 307,682.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,448.78x = 404,546,333,723.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,546,333,723.46/876,448.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,574.42

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