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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,273.32, 1,310,631.93 and 341,673.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,273.32, 1,310,631.93 and 341,673.21 is: 512,205.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,273.32 : 1,310,631.93 = 341,673.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,273.32/1,310,631.93 = 341,673.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,273.32x = 1,310,631.93 × 341,673.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,273.32x = 447,807,818,651.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,807,818,651.60/874,273.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,205.75

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