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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,009.80, 1,315,125.90 and 403,451.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,009.80, 1,315,125.90 and 403,451.40 is: 604,998.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,009.80 : 1,315,125.90 = 403,451.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,009.80/1,315,125.90 = 403,451.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,009.80x = 1,315,125.90 × 403,451.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,009.80x = 530,589,385,531.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,589,385,531.26/877,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,998.24

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