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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,253.20, 1,312,879.80 and 576,136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,253.20, 1,312,879.80 and 576,136.40 is: 864,204.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,253.20 : 1,312,879.80 = 576,136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,253.20/1,312,879.80 = 576,136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,253.20x = 1,312,879.80 × 576,136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,253.20x = 756,397,841,604.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,397,841,604.72/875,253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864,204.60

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