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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,626.80, 1,316,440.20 and 286,650.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,626.80, 1,316,440.20 and 286,650.80 is: 429,976.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,626.80 : 1,316,440.20 = 286,650.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,626.80/1,316,440.20 = 286,650.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,626.80x = 1,316,440.20 × 286,650.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,626.80x = 377,358,636,482.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,358,636,482.16/877,626.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,976.20

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