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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,611.20, 1,316,416.80 and 405,219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,611.20, 1,316,416.80 and 405,219.20 is: 607,828.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,611.20 : 1,316,416.80 = 405,219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,611.20/1,316,416.80 = 405,219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,611.20x = 1,316,416.80 × 405,219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,611.20x = 533,437,362,562.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,437,362,562.56/877,611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,828.80

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