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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,540.75, 1,315,316.04 and 403,246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,540.75, 1,315,316.04 and 403,246.06 is: 604,411.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,540.75 : 1,315,316.04 = 403,246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,540.75/1,315,316.04 = 403,246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,540.75x = 1,315,316.04 × 403,246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,540.75x = 530,396,010,784.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,396,010,784.80/877,540.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,411.83

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