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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,535.75, 1,315,308.54 and 403,241.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,535.75, 1,315,308.54 and 403,241.06 is: 604,404.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,535.75 : 1,315,308.54 = 403,241.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,535.75/1,315,308.54 = 403,241.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,535.75x = 1,315,308.54 × 403,241.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,535.75x = 530,386,409,896.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,386,409,896.65/877,535.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,404.33

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