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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,230.40, 1,312,327.20 and 455,326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,230.40, 1,312,327.20 and 455,326.40 is: 682,719.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,230.40 : 1,312,327.20 = 455,326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,230.40/1,312,327.20 = 455,326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,230.40x = 1,312,327.20 × 455,326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,230.40x = 597,537,219,598.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,537,219,598.08/875,230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,719.91

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