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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,543.60, 1,308,815.40 and 577,055.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,543.60, 1,308,815.40 and 577,055.60 is: 865,583.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,543.60 : 1,308,815.40 = 577,055.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,543.60/1,308,815.40 = 577,055.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,543.60x = 1,308,815.40 × 577,055.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,543.60x = 755,259,255,936.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,259,255,936.24/872,543.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,583.40

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