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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,615.70, 1,314,923.55 and 404,223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,615.70, 1,314,923.55 and 404,223.70 is: 606,335.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,615.70 : 1,314,923.55 = 404,223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,615.70/1,314,923.55 = 404,223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,615.70x = 1,314,923.55 × 404,223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,615.70x = 531,523,262,598.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,523,262,598.14/876,615.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,335.55

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