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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,480, 1,316,220.18 and 316,514.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,480, 1,316,220.18 and 316,514.44 is: 474,771.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,480 : 1,316,220.18 = 316,514.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,480/1,316,220.18 = 316,514.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,480x = 1,316,220.18 × 316,514.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,480x = 416,602,693,189.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,602,693,189.40/877,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,771.72

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