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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,003.06, 1,316,974.50 and 372,238.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,003.06, 1,316,974.50 and 372,238.34 is: 558,344.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,003.06 : 1,316,974.50 = 372,238.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,003.06/1,316,974.50 = 372,238.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,003.06x = 1,316,974.50 × 372,238.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,003.06x = 490,228,395,117.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,228,395,117.46/878,003.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,344.75

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