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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251,383.02, 1,877,074.50 and 577,264.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251,383.02, 1,877,074.50 and 577,264.87 is: 865,897.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251,383.02 : 1,877,074.50 = 577,264.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251,383.02/1,877,074.50 = 577,264.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251,383.02x = 1,877,074.50 × 577,264.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251,383.02x = 1,083,569,167,222.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,569,167,222.82/1,251,383.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,897.29

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