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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,687.54, 1,317,772.94 and 373,244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,687.54, 1,317,772.94 and 373,244.50 is: 559,757.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,687.54 : 1,317,772.94 = 373,244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,687.54/1,317,772.94 = 373,244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,687.54x = 1,317,772.94 × 373,244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,687.54x = 491,851,502,103.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,851,502,103.83/878,687.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,757.00

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