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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,237.20, 1,312,855.80 and 314,328.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,237.20, 1,312,855.80 and 314,328.40 is: 471,492.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,237.20 : 1,312,855.80 = 314,328.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,237.20/1,312,855.80 = 314,328.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,237.20x = 1,312,855.80 × 314,328.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,237.20x = 412,667,863,044.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,667,863,044.72/875,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,492.60

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