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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,165.20, 1,314,688.14 and 427,211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,165.20, 1,314,688.14 and 427,211.64 is: 640,301.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,165.20 : 1,314,688.14 = 427,211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,165.20/1,314,688.14 = 427,211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,165.20x = 1,314,688.14 × 427,211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,165.20x = 561,650,076,377.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,650,076,377.95/877,165.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,301.37

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