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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,326.41, 1,312,047.71 and 424,802.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,326.41, 1,312,047.71 and 424,802.19 is: 637,474.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,326.41 : 1,312,047.71 = 424,802.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,326.41/1,312,047.71 = 424,802.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,326.41x = 1,312,047.71 × 424,802.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,326.41x = 557,360,738,468.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,360,738,468.47/874,326.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,474.44

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