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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,229.60, 1,314,862.80 and 638,975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,229.60, 1,314,862.80 and 638,975.20 is: 958,840.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,229.60 : 1,314,862.80 = 638,975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,229.60/1,314,862.80 = 638,975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,229.60x = 1,314,862.80 × 638,975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,229.60x = 840,164,720,602.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,164,720,602.56/876,229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958,840.83

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