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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,846.88, 1,316,806.91 and 428,032.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,846.88, 1,316,806.91 and 428,032.01 is: 642,065.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,846.88 : 1,316,806.91 = 428,032.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,846.88/1,316,806.91 = 428,032.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,846.88x = 1,316,806.91 × 428,032.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,846.88x = 563,635,508,469.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,635,508,469.19/877,846.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,065.86

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