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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,015.40, 1,317,023.10 and 656,831.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,015.40, 1,317,023.10 and 656,831.40 is: 985,247.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,015.40 : 1,317,023.10 = 656,831.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,015.40/1,317,023.10 = 656,831.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,015.40x = 1,317,023.10 × 656,831.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,015.40x = 865,062,126,605.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,062,126,605.34/878,015.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985,247.10

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