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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,444.96, 1,313,168.88 and 501,209.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,444.96, 1,313,168.88 and 501,209.12 is: 751,814.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,444.96 : 1,313,168.88 = 501,209.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,444.96/1,313,168.88 = 501,209.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,444.96x = 1,313,168.88 × 501,209.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,444.96x = 658,172,218,756.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,172,218,756.19/875,444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,814.50

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