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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,475.95, 1,207,878.89 and 691,130.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,475.95, 1,207,878.89 and 691,130.07 is: 953,540.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,475.95 : 1,207,878.89 = 691,130.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,475.95/1,207,878.89 = 691,130.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,475.95x = 1,207,878.89 × 691,130.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,475.95x = 834,801,418,341.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,801,418,341.57/875,475.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953,540.10

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