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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,266.80, 1,311,011.40 and 401,097.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,266.80, 1,311,011.40 and 401,097.20 is: 601,467.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,266.80 : 1,311,011.40 = 401,097.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,266.80/1,311,011.40 = 401,097.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,266.80x = 1,311,011.40 × 401,097.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,266.80x = 525,843,001,708.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,843,001,708.08/874,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,467.43

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