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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,277.44, 1,316,316.80 and 477,318.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,277.44, 1,316,316.80 and 477,318.40 is: 716,195.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,277.44 : 1,316,316.80 = 477,318.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,277.44/1,316,316.80 = 477,318.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,277.44x = 1,316,316.80 × 477,318.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,277.44x = 628,302,228,869.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,302,228,869.12/877,277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,195.58

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