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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,763.62, 1,318,145.52 and 317,666.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,763.62, 1,318,145.52 and 317,666.90 is: 476,500.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,763.62 : 1,318,145.52 = 317,666.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,763.62/1,318,145.52 = 317,666.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,763.62x = 1,318,145.52 × 317,666.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,763.62x = 418,731,201,087.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,731,201,087.29/878,763.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,500.38

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