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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,862.80, 1,315,294.20 and 577,681.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,862.80, 1,315,294.20 and 577,681.20 is: 866,521.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,862.80 : 1,315,294.20 = 577,681.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,862.80/1,315,294.20 = 577,681.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,862.80x = 1,315,294.20 × 577,681.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,862.80x = 759,820,731,809.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,820,731,809.04/876,862.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,521.80

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