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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,054.40, 1,309,957.20 and 519,885.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,054.40, 1,309,957.20 and 519,885.60 is: 778,269.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,054.40 : 1,309,957.20 = 519,885.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,054.40/1,309,957.20 = 519,885.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,054.40x = 1,309,957.20 × 519,885.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,054.40x = 681,027,884,896.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,027,884,896.32/875,054.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,269.20

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