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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,733.91, 1,316,227.02 and 344,881.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,733.91, 1,316,227.02 and 344,881.16 is: 517,174.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,733.91 : 1,316,227.02 = 344,881.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,733.91/1,316,227.02 = 344,881.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,733.91x = 1,316,227.02 × 344,881.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,733.91x = 453,941,894,899.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,941,894,899.81/877,733.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,174.84

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