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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,268.40, 1,312,902.60 and 520,099.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,268.40, 1,312,902.60 and 520,099.60 is: 780,149.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,268.40 : 1,312,902.60 = 520,099.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,268.40/1,312,902.60 = 520,099.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,268.40x = 1,312,902.60 × 520,099.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,268.40x = 682,840,117,098.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,840,117,098.96/875,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,149.40

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