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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,995.63, 1,312,686.13 and 267,788.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,995.63, 1,312,686.13 and 267,788.61 is: 401,741.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,995.63 : 1,312,686.13 = 267,788.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,995.63/1,312,686.13 = 267,788.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,995.63x = 1,312,686.13 × 267,788.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,995.63x = 351,522,394,118.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,522,394,118.98/874,995.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,741.89

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