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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,041.44, 1,313,031.88 and 395,708.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,041.44, 1,313,031.88 and 395,708.58 is: 593,097.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,041.44 : 1,313,031.88 = 395,708.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,041.44/1,313,031.88 = 395,708.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,041.44x = 1,313,031.88 × 395,708.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,041.44x = 519,577,980,729.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,577,980,729.53/876,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,097.49

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