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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,236.37, 1,312,105.59 and 335,879.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,236.37, 1,312,105.59 and 335,879.65 is: 503,532.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,236.37 : 1,312,105.59 = 335,879.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,236.37/1,312,105.59 = 335,879.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,236.37x = 1,312,105.59 × 335,879.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,236.37x = 440,709,559,771.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,709,559,771.72/875,236.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,532.05

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