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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,586.40, 1,314,963.60 and 638,016.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,586.40, 1,314,963.60 and 638,016.40 is: 954,907.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,586.40 : 1,314,963.60 = 638,016.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,586.40/1,314,963.60 = 638,016.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,586.40x = 1,314,963.60 × 638,016.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,586.40x = 838,968,342,203.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,968,342,203.04/878,586.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954,907.04

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