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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,588.77, 1,313,886.54 and 370,834.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,588.77, 1,313,886.54 and 370,834.08 is: 555,829.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,588.77 : 1,313,886.54 = 370,834.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,588.77/1,313,886.54 = 370,834.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,588.77x = 1,313,886.54 × 370,834.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,588.77x = 487,233,906,285.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,233,906,285.28/876,588.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,829.51

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