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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,988.75, 1,312,278.87 and 575,556.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,988.75, 1,312,278.87 and 575,556.51 is: 862,215.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,988.75 : 1,312,278.87 = 575,556.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,988.75/1,312,278.87 = 575,556.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,988.75x = 1,312,278.87 × 575,556.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,988.75x = 755,290,646,563.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,290,646,563.94/875,988.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,215.01

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