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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,615.28, 1,316,899.20 and 372,460.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,615.28, 1,316,899.20 and 372,460.40 is: 558,892.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,615.28 : 1,316,899.20 = 372,460.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,615.28/1,316,899.20 = 372,460.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,615.28x = 1,316,899.20 × 372,460.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,615.28x = 490,492,802,791.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,492,802,791.68/877,615.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,892.73

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