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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,608.52, 1,314,950.30 and 344,244.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,608.52, 1,314,950.30 and 344,244.74 is: 516,381.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,608.52 : 1,314,950.30 = 344,244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,608.52/1,314,950.30 = 344,244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,608.52x = 1,314,950.30 × 344,244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,608.52x = 452,664,724,136.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,664,724,136.42/876,608.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,381.84

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