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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,765.12, 1,211,291.04 and 520,069.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,765.12, 1,211,291.04 and 520,069.12 is: 717,680.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,765.12 : 1,211,291.04 = 520,069.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,765.12/1,211,291.04 = 520,069.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,765.12x = 1,211,291.04 × 520,069.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,765.12x = 629,955,065,236.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,955,065,236.69/877,765.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,680.68

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