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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,478, 1,316,217.18 and 316,512.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,478, 1,316,217.18 and 316,512.44 is: 474,768.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,478 : 1,316,217.18 = 316,512.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,478/1,316,217.18 = 316,512.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,478x = 1,316,217.18 × 316,512.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,478x = 416,599,111,211.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,599,111,211.72/877,478
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,768.72

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