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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,268.80, 1,314,403.20 and 577,087.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,268.80, 1,314,403.20 and 577,087.20 is: 865,630.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,268.80 : 1,314,403.20 = 577,087.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,268.80/1,314,403.20 = 577,087.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,268.80x = 1,314,403.20 × 577,087.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,268.80x = 758,525,262,359.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,525,262,359.04/876,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,630.80

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