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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,697.18, 1,316,480.11 and 316,731.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,697.18, 1,316,480.11 and 316,731.66 is: 475,073.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,697.18 : 1,316,480.11 = 316,731.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,697.18/1,316,480.11 = 316,731.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,697.18x = 1,316,480.11 × 316,731.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,697.18x = 416,970,930,597.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,970,930,597.28/877,697.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,073.80

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