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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,359.53, 1,311,571.70 and 305,629.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,359.53, 1,311,571.70 and 305,629.37 is: 458,455.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,359.53 : 1,311,571.70 = 305,629.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,359.53/1,311,571.70 = 305,629.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,359.53x = 1,311,571.70 × 305,629.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,359.53x = 400,854,832,380.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,854,832,380.83/874,359.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,455.38

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