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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,987.28, 1,316,076.96 and 345,292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,987.28, 1,316,076.96 and 345,292.40 is: 517,583.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,987.28 : 1,316,076.96 = 345,292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,987.28/1,316,076.96 = 345,292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,987.28x = 1,316,076.96 × 345,292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,987.28x = 454,431,372,103.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,431,372,103.10/877,987.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,583.09

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