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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,676.21, 1,317,755.96 and 373,233.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,676.21, 1,317,755.96 and 373,233.17 is: 559,740.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,676.21 : 1,317,755.96 = 373,233.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,676.21/1,317,755.96 = 373,233.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,676.21x = 1,317,755.96 × 373,233.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,676.21x = 491,830,225,782.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,830,225,782.25/878,676.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,740.00

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