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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,578.02, 1,301,591.40 and 508,052.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,578.02, 1,301,591.40 and 508,052.50 is: 762,210.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,578.02 : 1,301,591.40 = 508,052.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,578.02/1,301,591.40 = 508,052.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,578.02x = 1,301,591.40 × 508,052.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,578.02x = 661,276,764,748.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,276,764,748.50/867,578.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,210.14

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