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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,707.78, 1,316,667.20 and 308,970.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,707.78, 1,316,667.20 and 308,970.77 is: 463,493.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,707.78 : 1,316,667.20 = 308,970.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,707.78/1,316,667.20 = 308,970.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,707.78x = 1,316,667.20 × 308,970.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,707.78x = 406,811,670,489.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,811,670,489.55/877,707.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,493.29

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