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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,231.70, 1,312,847.55 and 314,322.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,231.70, 1,312,847.55 and 314,322.90 is: 471,484.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,231.70 : 1,312,847.55 = 314,322.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,231.70/1,312,847.55 = 314,322.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,231.70x = 1,312,847.55 × 314,322.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,231.70x = 412,658,049,173.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,658,049,173.90/875,231.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,484.35

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