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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,225.80, 1,314,338.70 and 577,044.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,225.80, 1,314,338.70 and 577,044.20 is: 865,566.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,225.80 : 1,314,338.70 = 577,044.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,225.80/1,314,338.70 = 577,044.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,225.80x = 1,314,338.70 × 577,044.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,225.80x = 758,431,523,670.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,431,523,670.54/876,225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,566.30

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