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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,983.60, 1,312,313.40 and 243,766.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,983.60, 1,312,313.40 and 243,766.80 is: 365,605.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,983.60 : 1,312,313.40 = 243,766.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,983.60/1,312,313.40 = 243,766.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,983.60x = 1,312,313.40 × 243,766.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,983.60x = 319,898,438,115.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,898,438,115.12/874,983.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,605.07

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