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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,170.10, 1,314,773.55 and 577,514.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,170.10, 1,314,773.55 and 577,514.10 is: 866,612.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,170.10 : 1,314,773.55 = 577,514.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,170.10/1,314,773.55 = 577,514.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,170.10x = 1,314,773.55 × 577,514.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,170.10x = 759,300,263,432.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,300,263,432.06/876,170.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,612.85

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