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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,927.92, 1,208,809.37 and 508,377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,927.92, 1,208,809.37 and 508,377.28 is: 701,577.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,927.92 : 1,208,809.37 = 508,377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,927.92/1,208,809.37 = 508,377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,927.92x = 1,208,809.37 × 508,377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,927.92x = 614,531,210,973.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,531,210,973.18/875,927.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,577.38

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