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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,061, 1,315,799.50 and 286,085

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,061, 1,315,799.50 and 286,085 is: 429,195.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,061 : 1,315,799.50 = 286,085 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,061/1,315,799.50 = 286,085/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,061x = 1,315,799.50 × 286,085
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,061x = 376,430,499,957.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,430,499,957.50/877,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,195.35

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