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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,246.40, 1,314,369.60 and 315,078.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,246.40, 1,314,369.60 and 315,078.40 is: 472,617.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,246.40 : 1,314,369.60 = 315,078.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,246.40/1,314,369.60 = 315,078.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,246.40x = 1,314,369.60 × 315,078.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,246.40x = 414,129,470,576.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,129,470,576.64/876,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,617.60

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