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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,329.60, 1,314,244.80 and 502,915.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,329.60, 1,314,244.80 and 502,915.20 is: 753,369.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,329.60 : 1,314,244.80 = 502,915.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,329.60/1,314,244.80 = 502,915.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,329.60x = 1,314,244.80 × 502,915.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,329.60x = 660,953,686,440.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,953,686,440.96/877,329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,369.87

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