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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,638.10, 1,314,957.15 and 378,002.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,638.10, 1,314,957.15 and 378,002.10 is: 567,003.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,638.10 : 1,314,957.15 = 378,002.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,638.10/1,314,957.15 = 378,002.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,638.10x = 1,314,957.15 × 378,002.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,638.10x = 497,056,564,110.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,056,564,110.02/876,638.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,003.15

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