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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879,976.68, 1,318,771.08 and 373,903.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879,976.68, 1,318,771.08 and 373,903.08 is: 560,347.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879,976.68 : 1,318,771.08 = 373,903.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879,976.68/1,318,771.08 = 373,903.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879,976.68x = 1,318,771.08 × 373,903.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879,976.68x = 493,092,568,626.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,092,568,626.93/879,976.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,347.31

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