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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,252.40, 1,312,878.60 and 520,083.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,252.40, 1,312,878.60 and 520,083.60 is: 780,125.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,252.40 : 1,312,878.60 = 520,083.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,252.40/1,312,878.60 = 520,083.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,252.40x = 1,312,878.60 × 520,083.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,252.40x = 682,806,628,650.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,806,628,650.96/875,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,125.40

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