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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,286.40, 1,311,429.60 and 519,117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,286.40, 1,311,429.60 and 519,117.60 is: 778,676.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,286.40 : 1,311,429.60 = 519,117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,286.40/1,311,429.60 = 519,117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,286.40x = 1,311,429.60 × 519,117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,286.40x = 680,786,186,520.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,786,186,520.96/874,286.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,676.40

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