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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,675.98, 1,316,513.78 and 237,983.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,675.98, 1,316,513.78 and 237,983.34 is: 356,974.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,675.98 : 1,316,513.78 = 237,983.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,675.98/1,316,513.78 = 237,983.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,675.98x = 1,316,513.78 × 237,983.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,675.98x = 313,308,346,520.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,308,346,520.43/877,675.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,974.96

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