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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,979.40, 1,314,012.30 and 456,075.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,979.40, 1,314,012.30 and 456,075.40 is: 684,135.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,979.40 : 1,314,012.30 = 456,075.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,979.40/1,314,012.30 = 456,075.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,979.40x = 1,314,012.30 × 456,075.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,979.40x = 599,288,685,327.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,288,685,327.42/875,979.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,135.59

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