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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,008.70, 1,314,013.05 and 515,809.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,008.70, 1,314,013.05 and 515,809.80 is: 773,714.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,008.70 : 1,314,013.05 = 515,809.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,008.70/1,314,013.05 = 515,809.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,008.70x = 1,314,013.05 × 515,809.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,008.70x = 677,780,808,517.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,780,808,517.89/876,008.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773,714.70

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