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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,133.61, 1,314,640.80 and 427,180.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,133.61, 1,314,640.80 and 427,180.23 is: 640,254.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,133.61 : 1,314,640.80 = 427,180.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,133.61/1,314,640.80 = 427,180.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,133.61x = 1,314,640.80 × 427,180.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,133.61x = 561,588,559,311.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,588,559,311.38/877,133.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,254.29

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