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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,362.23, 1,317,220.62 and 301,822.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,362.23, 1,317,220.62 and 301,822.01 is: 452,622.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,362.23 : 1,317,220.62 = 301,822.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,362.23/1,317,220.62 = 301,822.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,362.23x = 1,317,220.62 × 301,822.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,362.23x = 397,566,175,141.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,566,175,141.85/878,362.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,622.12

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