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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,232.20, 1,312,848.30 and 576,115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,232.20, 1,312,848.30 and 576,115.40 is: 864,173.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,232.20 : 1,312,848.30 = 576,115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,232.20/1,312,848.30 = 576,115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,232.20x = 1,312,848.30 × 576,115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,232.20x = 756,352,123,493.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,352,123,493.82/875,232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864,173.10

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