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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,882.62, 1,312,199.31 and 275,765.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,882.62, 1,312,199.31 and 275,765.91 is: 413,609.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,882.62 : 1,312,199.31 = 275,765.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,882.62/1,312,199.31 = 275,765.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,882.62x = 1,312,199.31 × 275,765.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,882.62x = 361,859,836,823.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,859,836,823.52/874,882.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,609.58

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