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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879,409.80, 1,319,114.70 and 524,824.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879,409.80, 1,319,114.70 and 524,824.20 is: 787,236.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879,409.80 : 1,319,114.70 = 524,824.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879,409.80/1,319,114.70 = 524,824.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879,409.80x = 1,319,114.70 × 524,824.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879,409.80x = 692,303,317,135.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,303,317,135.74/879,409.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,236.30

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