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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,153.08, 1,210,137.76 and 550,327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,153.08, 1,210,137.76 and 550,327.60 is: 759,242.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,153.08 : 1,210,137.76 = 550,327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,153.08/1,210,137.76 = 550,327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,153.08x = 1,210,137.76 × 550,327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,153.08x = 665,972,209,130.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,972,209,130.18/877,153.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,242.86

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