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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,674.98, 1,316,512.28 and 237,982.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,674.98, 1,316,512.28 and 237,982.34 is: 356,973.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,674.98 : 1,316,512.28 = 237,982.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,674.98/1,316,512.28 = 237,982.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,674.98x = 1,316,512.28 × 237,982.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,674.98x = 313,306,673,033.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,306,673,033.14/877,674.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,973.46

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