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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,511.20, 1,316,266.80 and 573,080.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,511.20, 1,316,266.80 and 573,080.80 is: 859,621.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,511.20 : 1,316,266.80 = 573,080.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,511.20/1,316,266.80 = 573,080.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,511.20x = 1,316,266.80 × 573,080.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,511.20x = 754,327,230,757.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,327,230,757.44/877,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,621.20

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