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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,803.02, 1,316,442.08 and 456,849.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,803.02, 1,316,442.08 and 456,849.26 is: 685,137.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,803.02 : 1,316,442.08 = 456,849.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,803.02/1,316,442.08 = 456,849.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,803.02x = 1,316,442.08 × 456,849.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,803.02x = 601,415,590,080.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,415,590,080.86/877,803.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,137.30

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