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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,562.40, 1,316,482.74 and 337,799.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,562.40, 1,316,482.74 and 337,799.82 is: 506,753.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,562.40 : 1,316,482.74 = 337,799.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,562.40/1,316,482.74 = 337,799.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,562.40x = 1,316,482.74 × 337,799.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,562.40x = 444,707,632,605.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,707,632,605.11/877,562.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,753.29

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