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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,863.60, 1,315,295.40 and 451,710.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,863.60, 1,315,295.40 and 451,710.80 is: 677,566.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,863.60 : 1,315,295.40 = 451,710.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,863.60/1,315,295.40 = 451,710.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,863.60x = 1,315,295.40 × 451,710.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,863.60x = 594,133,137,370.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,133,137,370.32/876,863.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,566.20

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