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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,248.51, 1,317,376.88 and 271,029.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,248.51, 1,317,376.88 and 271,029.34 is: 406,545.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,248.51 : 1,317,376.88 = 271,029.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,248.51/1,317,376.88 = 271,029.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,248.51x = 1,317,376.88 × 271,029.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,248.51x = 357,047,787,625.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,047,787,625.59/878,248.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,545.28

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