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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,189.17, 1,312,034.95 and 335,832.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,189.17, 1,312,034.95 and 335,832.49 is: 503,461.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,189.17 : 1,312,034.95 = 335,832.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,189.17/1,312,034.95 = 335,832.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,189.17x = 1,312,034.95 × 335,832.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,189.17x = 440,623,964,225.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,623,964,225.53/875,189.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,461.40

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