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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,349.94, 1,316,443.26 and 477,981.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,349.94, 1,316,443.26 and 477,981.90 is: 717,200.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,349.94 : 1,316,443.26 = 477,981.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,349.94/1,316,443.26 = 477,981.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,349.94x = 1,316,443.26 × 477,981.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,349.94x = 629,236,050,656.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,236,050,656.99/877,349.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,200.77

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