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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,185.96, 1,209,247.51 and 508,584.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,185.96, 1,209,247.51 and 508,584.52 is: 701,911.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,185.96 : 1,209,247.51 = 508,584.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,185.96/1,209,247.51 = 508,584.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,185.96x = 1,209,247.51 × 508,584.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,185.96x = 615,004,564,197.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,004,564,197.85/876,185.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,911.00

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