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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,531.20, 1,316,296.80 and 428,540.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,531.20, 1,316,296.80 and 428,540.10 is: 642,810.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,531.20 : 1,316,296.80 = 428,540.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,531.20/1,316,296.80 = 428,540.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,531.20x = 1,316,296.80 × 428,540.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,531.20x = 564,085,962,301.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,085,962,301.68/877,531.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,810.15

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