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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,546.90, 1,315,445.55 and 403,405.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,546.90, 1,315,445.55 and 403,405.30 is: 604,705.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,546.90 : 1,315,445.55 = 403,405.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,546.90/1,315,445.55 = 403,405.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,546.90x = 1,315,445.55 × 403,405.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,546.90x = 530,657,706,731.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,657,706,731.42/877,546.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,705.81

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