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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,235.40, 1,312,334.70 and 455,331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,235.40, 1,312,334.70 and 455,331.40 is: 682,727.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,235.40 : 1,312,334.70 = 455,331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,235.40/1,312,334.70 = 455,331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,235.40x = 1,312,334.70 × 455,331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,235.40x = 597,547,196,219.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,547,196,219.58/875,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,727.41

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