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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,683.04, 1,317,766.20 and 373,240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,683.04, 1,317,766.20 and 373,240 is: 559,750.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,683.04 : 1,317,766.20 = 373,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,683.04/1,317,766.20 = 373,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,683.04x = 1,317,766.20 × 373,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,683.04x = 491,843,056,488
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,843,056,488/878,683.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,750.26

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