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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,259.40, 1,312,889.10 and 520,090.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,259.40, 1,312,889.10 and 520,090.60 is: 780,135.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,259.40 : 1,312,889.10 = 520,090.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,259.40/1,312,889.10 = 520,090.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,259.40x = 1,312,889.10 × 520,090.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,259.40x = 682,821,279,752.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,821,279,752.46/875,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,135.90

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