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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,050.40, 1,309,951.20 and 519,881.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,050.40, 1,309,951.20 and 519,881.60 is: 778,263.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,050.40 : 1,309,951.20 = 519,881.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,050.40/1,309,951.20 = 519,881.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,050.40x = 1,309,951.20 × 519,881.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,050.40x = 681,019,525,777.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,019,525,777.92/875,050.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,263.20

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