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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,681.73, 1,313,114.35 and 454,844.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,681.73, 1,313,114.35 and 454,844.61 is: 682,054.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,681.73 : 1,313,114.35 = 454,844.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,681.73/1,313,114.35 = 454,844.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,681.73x = 1,313,114.35 × 454,844.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,681.73x = 597,262,984,411.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,262,984,411.15/875,681.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,054.87

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