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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,011.26, 1,312,523.37 and 314,050.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,011.26, 1,312,523.37 and 314,050.62 is: 471,078.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,011.26 : 1,312,523.37 = 314,050.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,011.26/1,312,523.37 = 314,050.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,011.26x = 1,312,523.37 × 314,050.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,011.26x = 412,198,778,112.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,198,778,112.99/875,011.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,078.26

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