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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,029, 1,312,548.96 and 243,948.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,029, 1,312,548.96 and 243,948.28 is: 365,923.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,029 : 1,312,548.96 = 243,948.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,029/1,312,548.96 = 243,948.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,029x = 1,312,548.96 × 243,948.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,029x = 320,194,061,207.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,194,061,207.79/875,029
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,923.94

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