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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,027.40, 1,309,916.70 and 519,858.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,027.40, 1,309,916.70 and 519,858.60 is: 778,228.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,027.40 : 1,309,916.70 = 519,858.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,027.40/1,309,916.70 = 519,858.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,027.40x = 1,309,916.70 × 519,858.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,027.40x = 680,971,461,778.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,971,461,778.62/875,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,228.73

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