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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,311.32, 1,310,548.08 and 400,607.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,311.32, 1,310,548.08 and 400,607.12 is: 600,489.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,311.32 : 1,310,548.08 = 400,607.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,311.32/1,310,548.08 = 400,607.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,311.32x = 1,310,548.08 × 400,607.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,311.32x = 525,014,891,950.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,014,891,950.33/874,311.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,489.64

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