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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,099.28, 1,316,173.80 and 378,463.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,099.28, 1,316,173.80 and 378,463.28 is: 567,921.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,099.28 : 1,316,173.80 = 378,463.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,099.28/1,316,173.80 = 378,463.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,099.28x = 1,316,173.80 × 378,463.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,099.28x = 498,123,456,688.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,123,456,688.50/877,099.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,921.40

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