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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,842.40, 1,318,263.60 and 346,380.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,842.40, 1,318,263.60 and 346,380.80 is: 519,571.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,842.40 : 1,318,263.60 = 346,380.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,842.40/1,318,263.60 = 346,380.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,842.40x = 1,318,263.60 × 346,380.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,842.40x = 456,621,200,378.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,621,200,378.88/878,842.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,571.20

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