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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,601.80, 1,316,402.70 and 344,945.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,601.80, 1,316,402.70 and 344,945.80 is: 517,418.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,601.80 : 1,316,402.70 = 344,945.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,601.80/1,316,402.70 = 344,945.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,601.80x = 1,316,402.70 × 344,945.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,601.80x = 454,087,582,473.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,087,582,473.66/877,601.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,418.70

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