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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,845.88, 1,209,074.19 and 513,219.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,845.88, 1,209,074.19 and 513,219.41 is: 708,481.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,845.88 : 1,209,074.19 = 513,219.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,845.88/1,209,074.19 = 513,219.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,845.88x = 1,209,074.19 × 513,219.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,845.88x = 620,520,342,438.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,520,342,438.03/875,845.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,481.20

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