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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,880.93, 1,294,702.66 and 452,452.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,880.93, 1,294,702.66 and 452,452.23 is: 678,878.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,880.93 : 1,294,702.66 = 452,452.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,880.93/1,294,702.66 = 452,452.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,880.93x = 1,294,702.66 × 452,452.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,880.93x = 585,791,105,703.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,791,105,703.93/862,880.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,878.26

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