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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,467.76, 1,316,035.18 and 427,736.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,467.76, 1,316,035.18 and 427,736.32 is: 641,523.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,467.76 : 1,316,035.18 = 427,736.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,467.76/1,316,035.18 = 427,736.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,467.76x = 1,316,035.18 × 427,736.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,467.76x = 562,916,044,883.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,916,044,883.74/877,467.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,523.34

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