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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,242.40, 1,310,239.20 and 520,073.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,242.40, 1,310,239.20 and 520,073.60 is: 778,550.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,242.40 : 1,310,239.20 = 520,073.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,242.40/1,310,239.20 = 520,073.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,242.40x = 1,310,239.20 × 520,073.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,242.40x = 681,420,817,605.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,420,817,605.12/875,242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,550.97

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