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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,230.96, 1,311,014.16 and 418,354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,230.96, 1,311,014.16 and 418,354.20 is: 627,372.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,230.96 : 1,311,014.16 = 418,354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,230.96/1,311,014.16 = 418,354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,230.96x = 1,311,014.16 × 418,354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,230.96x = 548,468,280,095.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,468,280,095.47/874,230.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,372.29

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