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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,118.94, 1,316,203.20 and 378,482.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,118.94, 1,316,203.20 and 378,482.94 is: 567,950.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,118.94 : 1,316,203.20 = 378,482.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,118.94/1,316,203.20 = 378,482.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,118.94x = 1,316,203.20 × 378,482.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,118.94x = 498,160,456,773.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,160,456,773.41/877,118.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,950.86

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