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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,291.41, 1,311,322.26 and 275,255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,291.41, 1,311,322.26 and 275,255.70 is: 412,847.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,291.41 : 1,311,322.26 = 275,255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,291.41/1,311,322.26 = 275,255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,291.41x = 1,311,322.26 × 275,255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,291.41x = 360,948,926,601.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,948,926,601.88/874,291.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,847.39

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