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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,844.20, 1,315,266.30 and 379,180.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,844.20, 1,315,266.30 and 379,180.20 is: 568,770.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,844.20 : 1,315,266.30 = 379,180.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,844.20/1,315,266.30 = 379,180.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,844.20x = 1,315,266.30 × 379,180.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,844.20x = 498,722,938,687.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,722,938,687.26/876,844.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,770.30

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