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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,577.49, 1,316,316.12 and 337,726.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,577.49, 1,316,316.12 and 337,726.56 is: 506,570.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,577.49 : 1,316,316.12 = 337,726.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,577.49/1,316,316.12 = 337,726.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,577.49x = 1,316,316.12 × 337,726.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,577.49x = 444,554,918,749.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,554,918,749.86/877,577.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,570.56

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