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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,072.40, 1,309,984.20 and 519,903.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,072.40, 1,309,984.20 and 519,903.60 is: 778,296.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,072.40 : 1,309,984.20 = 519,903.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,072.40/1,309,984.20 = 519,903.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,072.40x = 1,309,984.20 × 519,903.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,072.40x = 681,065,501,523.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,065,501,523.12/875,072.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,296.17

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