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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,642.40, 1,317,963.60 and 346,180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,642.40, 1,317,963.60 and 346,180.80 is: 519,271.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,642.40 : 1,317,963.60 = 346,180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,642.40/1,317,963.60 = 346,180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,642.40x = 1,317,963.60 × 346,180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,642.40x = 456,253,693,418.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,253,693,418.88/878,642.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,271.20

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