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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,046.47, 1,317,296.38 and 270,821.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,046.47, 1,317,296.38 and 270,821.13 is: 406,301.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,046.47 : 1,317,296.38 = 270,821.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,046.47/1,317,296.38 = 270,821.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,046.47x = 1,317,296.38 × 270,821.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,046.47x = 356,751,694,176.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,751,694,176.51/878,046.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,301.61

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