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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,674.52, 1,317,753.43 and 373,231.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,674.52, 1,317,753.43 and 373,231.48 is: 559,737.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,674.52 : 1,317,753.43 = 373,231.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,674.52/1,317,753.43 = 373,231.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,674.52x = 1,317,753.43 × 373,231.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,674.52x = 491,827,063,296.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,827,063,296.73/878,674.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,737.48

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