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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,040.16, 1,312,634.34 and 243,954.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,040.16, 1,312,634.34 and 243,954.58 is: 365,952.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,040.16 : 1,312,634.34 = 243,954.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,040.16/1,312,634.34 = 243,954.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,040.16x = 1,312,634.34 × 243,954.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,040.16x = 320,223,159,108.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,223,159,108.28/875,040.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,952.53

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