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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,637.20, 1,314,955.80 and 578,038.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,637.20, 1,314,955.80 and 578,038.80 is: 867,058.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,637.20 : 1,314,955.80 = 578,038.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,637.20/1,314,955.80 = 578,038.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,637.20x = 1,314,955.80 × 578,038.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,637.20x = 760,095,472,685.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,095,472,685.04/876,637.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,058.20

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