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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,865.40, 1,309,673.70 and 519,696.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,865.40, 1,309,673.70 and 519,696.60 is: 777,985.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,865.40 : 1,309,673.70 = 519,696.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,865.40/1,309,673.70 = 519,696.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,865.40x = 1,309,673.70 × 519,696.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,865.40x = 680,632,968,999.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,632,968,999.42/874,865.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,985.93

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