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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,196.40, 1,312,276.20 and 455,292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,196.40, 1,312,276.20 and 455,292.40 is: 682,668.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,196.40 : 1,312,276.20 = 455,292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,196.40/1,312,276.20 = 455,292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,196.40x = 1,312,276.20 × 455,292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,196.40x = 597,469,380,560.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,469,380,560.88/875,196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,668.92

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