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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,966.28, 1,312,558.86 and 342,418.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,966.28, 1,312,558.86 and 342,418.52 is: 513,670.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,966.28 : 1,312,558.86 = 342,418.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,966.28/1,312,558.86 = 342,418.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,966.28x = 1,312,558.86 × 342,418.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,966.28x = 449,444,462,254.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,444,462,254.09/874,966.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,670.61

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