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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871,143.12, 1,306,899.36 and 310,176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871,143.12, 1,306,899.36 and 310,176 is: 465,329.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871,143.12 : 1,306,899.36 = 310,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871,143.12/1,306,899.36 = 310,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871,143.12x = 1,306,899.36 × 310,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871,143.12x = 405,368,815,887.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,368,815,887.36/871,143.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,329.76

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