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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,052.40, 1,309,954.20 and 519,883.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,052.40, 1,309,954.20 and 519,883.60 is: 778,266.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,052.40 : 1,309,954.20 = 519,883.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,052.40/1,309,954.20 = 519,883.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,052.40x = 1,309,954.20 × 519,883.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,052.40x = 681,023,705,331.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,023,705,331.12/875,052.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,266.20

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