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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,488, 1,316,232.20 and 316,522.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,488, 1,316,232.20 and 316,522.44 is: 474,783.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,488 : 1,316,232.20 = 316,522.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,488/1,316,232.20 = 316,522.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,488x = 1,316,232.20 × 316,522.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,488x = 416,617,027,550.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,617,027,550.57/877,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,783.73

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