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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,651.20, 1,313,476.80 and 501,366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,651.20, 1,313,476.80 and 501,366.40 is: 752,049.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,651.20 : 1,313,476.80 = 501,366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,651.20/1,313,476.80 = 501,366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,651.20x = 1,313,476.80 × 501,366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,651.20x = 658,533,134,699.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,533,134,699.52/875,651.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,049.60

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