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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,136.90, 1,314,248.55 and 456,232.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,136.90, 1,314,248.55 and 456,232.90 is: 684,371.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,136.90 : 1,314,248.55 = 456,232.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,136.90/1,314,248.55 = 456,232.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,136.90x = 1,314,248.55 × 456,232.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,136.90x = 599,603,427,287.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,603,427,287.30/876,136.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,371.85

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