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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,468.40, 1,317,702.60 and 429,404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,468.40, 1,317,702.60 and 429,404.40 is: 644,106.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,468.40 : 1,317,702.60 = 429,404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,468.40/1,317,702.60 = 429,404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,468.40x = 1,317,702.60 × 429,404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,468.40x = 565,827,294,331.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,827,294,331.44/878,468.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,106.60

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