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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,131.89, 1,210,452.10 and 514,561.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,131.89, 1,210,452.10 and 514,561.92 is: 710,101.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,131.89 : 1,210,452.10 = 514,561.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,131.89/1,210,452.10 = 514,561.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,131.89x = 1,210,452.10 × 514,561.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,131.89x = 622,852,553,712.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,852,553,712.84/877,131.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,101.37

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