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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,259.07, 1,310,610.60 and 341,658.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,259.07, 1,310,610.60 and 341,658.96 is: 512,184.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,259.07 : 1,310,610.60 = 341,658.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,259.07/1,310,610.60 = 341,658.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,259.07x = 1,310,610.60 × 341,658.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,259.07x = 447,781,854,560.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,781,854,560.98/874,259.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,184.40

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