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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,307.52, 1,152,539.52 and 587,923.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,307.52, 1,152,539.52 and 587,923.52 is: 878,514.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,307.52 : 1,152,539.52 = 587,923.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,307.52/1,152,539.52 = 587,923.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,307.52x = 1,152,539.52 × 587,923.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,307.52x = 677,605,091,537.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,605,091,537.51/771,307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,514.83

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