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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,246.40, 1,315,912.80 and 457,342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,246.40, 1,315,912.80 and 457,342.40 is: 686,036.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,246.40 : 1,315,912.80 = 457,342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,246.40/1,315,912.80 = 457,342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,246.40x = 1,315,912.80 × 457,342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,246.40x = 601,822,718,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,822,718,142.72/877,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,036.12

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