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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,463.28, 1,315,922.76 and 316,424.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,463.28, 1,315,922.76 and 316,424.88 is: 474,539.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,463.28 : 1,315,922.76 = 316,424.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,463.28/1,315,922.76 = 316,424.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,463.28x = 1,315,922.76 × 316,424.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,463.28x = 416,390,701,422.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,390,701,422.27/877,463.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,539.18

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