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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,316.34, 1,311,476.94 and 243,230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,316.34, 1,311,476.94 and 243,230.76 is: 364,846.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,316.34 : 1,311,476.94 = 243,230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,316.34/1,311,476.94 = 243,230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,316.34x = 1,311,476.94 × 243,230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,316.34x = 318,991,532,838.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,991,532,838.67/874,316.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,846.82

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