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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,115.40, 1,308,216.30 and 452,211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,115.40, 1,308,216.30 and 452,211.40 is: 678,339.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,115.40 : 1,308,216.30 = 452,211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,115.40/1,308,216.30 = 452,211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,115.40x = 1,308,216.30 × 452,211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,115.40x = 591,590,324,525.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,590,324,525.82/872,115.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,339.50

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