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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,120.40, 1,314,223.80 and 456,216.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,120.40, 1,314,223.80 and 456,216.40 is: 684,347.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,120.40 : 1,314,223.80 = 456,216.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,120.40/1,314,223.80 = 456,216.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,120.40x = 1,314,223.80 × 456,216.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,120.40x = 599,570,450,830.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,570,450,830.32/876,120.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,347.10

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