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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,032.14, 1,312,622.32 and 243,946.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,032.14, 1,312,622.32 and 243,946.56 is: 365,940.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,032.14 : 1,312,622.32 = 243,946.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,032.14/1,312,622.32 = 243,946.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,032.14x = 1,312,622.32 × 243,946.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,032.14x = 320,209,699,543.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,209,699,543.22/875,032.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,940.50

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