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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,863.20, 1,316,006.40 and 345,747.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,863.20, 1,316,006.40 and 345,747.20 is: 518,310.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,863.20 : 1,316,006.40 = 345,747.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,863.20/1,316,006.40 = 345,747.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,863.20x = 1,316,006.40 × 345,747.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,863.20x = 455,005,527,982.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,005,527,982.08/877,863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,310.29

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