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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,570.12, 1,265,849.73 and 311,462.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,570.12, 1,265,849.73 and 311,462.13 is: 467,375.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,570.12 : 1,265,849.73 = 311,462.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,570.12/1,265,849.73 = 311,462.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,570.12x = 1,265,849.73 × 311,462.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,570.12x = 394,264,253,165.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,264,253,165.73/843,570.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,375.79

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