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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,872.40, 1,313,851.80 and 455,968.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,872.40, 1,313,851.80 and 455,968.40 is: 683,975.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,872.40 : 1,313,851.80 = 455,968.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,872.40/1,313,851.80 = 455,968.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,872.40x = 1,313,851.80 × 455,968.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,872.40x = 599,074,903,083.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,074,903,083.12/875,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,975.09

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