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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,240.80, 1,315,861.20 and 578,059.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,240.80, 1,315,861.20 and 578,059.20 is: 867,088.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,240.80 : 1,315,861.20 = 578,059.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,240.80/1,315,861.20 = 578,059.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,240.80x = 1,315,861.20 × 578,059.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,240.80x = 760,645,672,583.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,645,672,583.04/877,240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,088.80

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