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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,998.28, 1,316,093.46 and 345,303.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,998.28, 1,316,093.46 and 345,303.40 is: 517,599.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,998.28 : 1,316,093.46 = 345,303.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,998.28/1,316,093.46 = 345,303.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,998.28x = 1,316,093.46 × 345,303.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,998.28x = 454,451,546,455.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,451,546,455.76/877,998.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,599.59

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