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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,259.57, 1,310,611.35 and 341,659.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,259.57, 1,310,611.35 and 341,659.46 is: 512,185.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,259.57 : 1,310,611.35 = 341,659.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,259.57/1,310,611.35 = 341,659.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,259.57x = 1,310,611.35 × 341,659.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,259.57x = 447,782,766,110.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,782,766,110.87/874,259.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,185.15

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