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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,688.20, 1,315,032.30 and 502,403.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,688.20, 1,315,032.30 and 502,403.40 is: 753,605.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,688.20 : 1,315,032.30 = 502,403.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,688.20/1,315,032.30 = 502,403.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,688.20x = 1,315,032.30 × 502,403.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,688.20x = 660,676,698,629.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,676,698,629.82/876,688.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,605.10

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