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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,654.40, 1,314,981.60 and 315,486.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,654.40, 1,314,981.60 and 315,486.40 is: 473,229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,654.40 : 1,314,981.60 = 315,486.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,654.40/1,314,981.60 = 315,486.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,654.40x = 1,314,981.60 × 315,486.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,654.40x = 414,858,811,050.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,858,811,050.24/876,654.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,229.60

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