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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,486.40, 1,443,729.60 and 878,505.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,486.40, 1,443,729.60 and 878,505.60 is: 1,317,758.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,486.40 : 1,443,729.60 = 878,505.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,486.40/1,443,729.60 = 878,505.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,486.40x = 1,443,729.60 × 878,505.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,486.40x = 1,268,324,538,485.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,324,538,485.76/962,486.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,758.40

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