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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,878.96, 1,317,371.98 and 345,330.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,878.96, 1,317,371.98 and 345,330.78 is: 518,213.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,878.96 : 1,317,371.98 = 345,330.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,878.96/1,317,371.98 = 345,330.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,878.96x = 1,317,371.98 × 345,330.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,878.96x = 454,929,093,403.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,929,093,403.54/877,878.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,213.92

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