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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,788.80, 1,314,266.40 and 402,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,788.80, 1,314,266.40 and 402,230.40 is: 603,613.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,788.80 : 1,314,266.40 = 402,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,788.80/1,314,266.40 = 402,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,788.80x = 1,314,266.40 × 402,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,788.80x = 528,637,899,778.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,637,899,778.56/875,788.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,613.45

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