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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,265.40, 1,315,898.10 and 504,017.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,265.40, 1,315,898.10 and 504,017.40 is: 756,026.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,265.40 : 1,315,898.10 = 504,017.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,265.40/1,315,898.10 = 504,017.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,265.40x = 1,315,898.10 × 504,017.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,265.40x = 663,235,539,026.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,235,539,026.94/877,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,026.10

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