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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,865.20, 1,316,009.40 and 345,749.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,865.20, 1,316,009.40 and 345,749.20 is: 518,313.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,865.20 : 1,316,009.40 = 345,749.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,865.20/1,316,009.40 = 345,749.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,865.20x = 1,316,009.40 × 345,749.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,865.20x = 455,009,197,242.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,009,197,242.48/877,865.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,313.29

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