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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,679.52, 1,208,410.32 and 513,344.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,679.52, 1,208,410.32 and 513,344.70 is: 708,399.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,679.52 : 1,208,410.32 = 513,344.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,679.52/1,208,410.32 = 513,344.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,679.52x = 1,208,410.32 × 513,344.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,679.52x = 620,331,036,218.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,331,036,218.33/875,679.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,399.62

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