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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,279.36, 1,316,402.48 and 403,969.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,279.36, 1,316,402.48 and 403,969.28 is: 605,486.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,279.36 : 1,316,402.48 = 403,969.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,279.36/1,316,402.48 = 403,969.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,279.36x = 1,316,402.48 × 403,969.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,279.36x = 531,786,156,463.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,786,156,463.73/878,279.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,486.34

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