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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,865.60, 1,312,298.40 and 283,889.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,865.60, 1,312,298.40 and 283,889.60 is: 425,834.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,865.60 : 1,312,298.40 = 283,889.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,865.60/1,312,298.40 = 283,889.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,865.60x = 1,312,298.40 × 283,889.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,865.60x = 372,547,867,856.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,547,867,856.64/874,865.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,834.40

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