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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251,377.55, 1,877,066.30 and 577,259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251,377.55, 1,877,066.30 and 577,259.40 is: 865,889.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251,377.55 : 1,877,066.30 = 577,259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251,377.55/1,877,066.30 = 577,259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251,377.55x = 1,877,066.30 × 577,259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251,377.55x = 1,083,554,163,211.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,554,163,211.92/1,251,377.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,889.09

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