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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,131.13, 1,312,918.10 and 244,045.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,131.13, 1,312,918.10 and 244,045.01 is: 366,129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,131.13 : 1,312,918.10 = 244,045.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,131.13/1,312,918.10 = 244,045.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,131.13x = 1,312,918.10 × 244,045.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,131.13x = 320,411,103,058.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,411,103,058.87/875,131.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,129.25

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