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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,707.52, 1,318,163.68 and 318,006.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,707.52, 1,318,163.68 and 318,006.08 is: 477,046.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,707.52 : 1,318,163.68 = 318,006.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,707.52/1,318,163.68 = 318,006.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,707.52x = 1,318,163.68 × 318,006.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,707.52x = 419,184,064,675.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,184,064,675.17/878,707.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,046.18

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