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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,798.01, 1,316,434.58 and 456,844.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,798.01, 1,316,434.58 and 456,844.25 is: 685,129.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,798.01 : 1,316,434.58 = 456,844.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,798.01/1,316,434.58 = 456,844.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,798.01x = 1,316,434.58 × 456,844.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,798.01x = 601,405,571,094.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,405,571,094.20/877,798.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,129.79

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