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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,454.82, 1,316,268.63 and 365,014.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,454.82, 1,316,268.63 and 365,014.80 is: 547,558.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,454.82 : 1,316,268.63 = 365,014.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,454.82/1,316,268.63 = 365,014.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,454.82x = 1,316,268.63 × 365,014.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,454.82x = 480,457,530,725.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,457,530,725.72/877,454.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,558.14

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