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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,250.82, 1,310,598.23 and 341,650.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,250.82, 1,310,598.23 and 341,650.71 is: 512,172.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,250.82 : 1,310,598.23 = 341,650.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,250.82/1,310,598.23 = 341,650.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,250.82x = 1,310,598.23 × 341,650.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,250.82x = 447,766,814,095.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,766,814,095.99/874,250.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,172.03

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