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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,843.20, 1,315,976.40 and 345,727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,843.20, 1,315,976.40 and 345,727.20 is: 518,280.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,843.20 : 1,315,976.40 = 345,727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,843.20/1,315,976.40 = 345,727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,843.20x = 1,315,976.40 × 345,727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,843.20x = 454,968,836,038.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,968,836,038.08/877,843.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,280.30

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