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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,451.20, 1,314,213.60 and 496,673.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,451.20, 1,314,213.60 and 496,673.60 is: 745,598.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,451.20 : 1,314,213.60 = 496,673.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,451.20/1,314,213.60 = 496,673.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,451.20x = 1,314,213.60 × 496,673.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,451.20x = 652,735,199,880.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,735,199,880.96/875,451.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,598.61

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