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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,095.24, 1,311,141.03 and 275,108.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,095.24, 1,311,141.03 and 275,108.74 is: 412,662.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,095.24 : 1,311,141.03 = 275,108.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,095.24/1,311,141.03 = 275,108.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,095.24x = 1,311,141.03 × 275,108.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,095.24x = 360,706,356,725.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,706,356,725.60/874,095.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,662.53

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