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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,636.78, 1,316,931.46 and 372,481.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,636.78, 1,316,931.46 and 372,481.90 is: 558,924.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,636.78 : 1,316,931.46 = 372,481.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,636.78/1,316,931.46 = 372,481.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,636.78x = 1,316,931.46 × 372,481.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,636.78x = 490,533,132,390.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,533,132,390.57/877,636.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,924.99

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