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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,014.40, 1,317,021.60 and 656,830.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,014.40, 1,317,021.60 and 656,830.40 is: 985,245.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,014.40 : 1,317,021.60 = 656,830.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,014.40/1,317,021.60 = 656,830.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,014.40x = 1,317,021.60 × 656,830.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,014.40x = 865,059,824,336.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,059,824,336.64/878,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985,245.60

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