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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,269.40, 1,310,279.70 and 520,100.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,269.40, 1,310,279.70 and 520,100.60 is: 778,591.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,269.40 : 1,310,279.70 = 520,100.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,269.40/1,310,279.70 = 520,100.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,269.40x = 1,310,279.70 × 520,100.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,269.40x = 681,477,258,137.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,477,258,137.82/875,269.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,591.43

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