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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,137.04, 1,210,071.72 and 514,671.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,137.04, 1,210,071.72 and 514,671.76 is: 710,025.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,137.04 : 1,210,071.72 = 514,671.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,137.04/1,210,071.72 = 514,671.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,137.04x = 1,210,071.72 × 514,671.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,137.04x = 622,789,741,858.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,789,741,858.63/877,137.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,025.59

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