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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,125.20, 1,313,880.60 and 455,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,125.20, 1,313,880.60 and 455,261.20 is: 682,732.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,125.20 : 1,313,880.60 = 455,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,125.20/1,313,880.60 = 455,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,125.20x = 1,313,880.60 × 455,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,125.20x = 598,158,858,612.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,158,858,612.72/876,125.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,732.17

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