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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,515.40, 1,316,273.10 and 345,053.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,515.40, 1,316,273.10 and 345,053.80 is: 517,580.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,515.40 : 1,316,273.10 = 345,053.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,515.40/1,316,273.10 = 345,053.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,515.40x = 1,316,273.10 × 345,053.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,515.40x = 454,185,034,992.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,185,034,992.78/877,515.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,580.70

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