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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,126.80, 1,312,981.40 and 314,205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,126.80, 1,312,981.40 and 314,205.20 is: 471,412.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,126.80 : 1,312,981.40 = 314,205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,126.80/1,312,981.40 = 314,205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,126.80x = 1,312,981.40 × 314,205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,126.80x = 412,545,583,383.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,545,583,383.28/875,126.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,412.35

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