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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,623.74, 1,317,964.64 and 302,241.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,623.74, 1,317,964.64 and 302,241.24 is: 453,371.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,623.74 : 1,317,964.64 = 302,241.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,623.74/1,317,964.64 = 302,241.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,623.74x = 1,317,964.64 × 302,241.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,623.74x = 398,343,265,558.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,343,265,558.55/878,623.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,371.84

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