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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,878.13, 1,312,192.59 and 275,761.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,878.13, 1,312,192.59 and 275,761.41 is: 413,602.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,878.13 : 1,312,192.59 = 275,761.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,878.13/1,312,192.59 = 275,761.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,878.13x = 1,312,192.59 × 275,761.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,878.13x = 361,852,078,809.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,852,078,809.95/874,878.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,602.84

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