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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,923.20, 1,315,384.80 and 637,811.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,923.20, 1,315,384.80 and 637,811.20 is: 956,716.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,923.20 : 1,315,384.80 = 637,811.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,923.20/1,315,384.80 = 637,811.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,923.20x = 1,315,384.80 × 637,811.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,923.20x = 838,967,157,749.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,967,157,749.76/876,923.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956,716.80

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