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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,230.40, 1,312,845.60 and 560,043.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,230.40, 1,312,845.60 and 560,043.20 is: 840,064.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,230.40 : 1,312,845.60 = 560,043.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,230.40/1,312,845.60 = 560,043.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,230.40x = 1,312,845.60 × 560,043.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,230.40x = 735,250,250,929.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,250,250,929.92/875,230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840,064.80

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