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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,101.94, 1,317,595.77 and 346,004.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,101.94, 1,317,595.77 and 346,004.84 is: 519,181.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,101.94 : 1,317,595.77 = 346,004.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,101.94/1,317,595.77 = 346,004.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,101.94x = 1,317,595.77 × 346,004.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,101.94x = 455,894,506,995.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,894,506,995.55/878,101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,181.76

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