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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,625.40, 1,316,438.10 and 344,872.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,625.40, 1,316,438.10 and 344,872.20 is: 517,308.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,625.40 : 1,316,438.10 = 344,872.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,625.40/1,316,438.10 = 344,872.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,625.40x = 1,316,438.10 × 344,872.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,625.40x = 454,002,903,710.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,002,903,710.82/877,625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,308.30

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