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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,554.60, 1,315,295.10 and 372,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,554.60, 1,315,295.10 and 372,114.60 is: 557,732.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,554.60 : 1,315,295.10 = 372,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,554.60/1,315,295.10 = 372,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,554.60x = 1,315,295.10 × 372,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,554.60x = 489,440,510,018.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,440,510,018.46/877,554.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,732.26

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