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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,184.40, 1,312,258.20 and 455,280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,184.40, 1,312,258.20 and 455,280.40 is: 682,650.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,184.40 : 1,312,258.20 = 455,280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,184.40/1,312,258.20 = 455,280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,184.40x = 1,312,258.20 × 455,280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,184.40x = 597,445,438,199.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,445,438,199.28/875,184.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,650.92

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