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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,238.98, 1,312,899.50 and 425,423.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,238.98, 1,312,899.50 and 425,423.66 is: 638,155.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,238.98 : 1,312,899.50 = 425,423.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,238.98/1,312,899.50 = 425,423.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,238.98x = 1,312,899.50 × 425,423.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,238.98x = 558,538,505,001.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,538,505,001.23/875,238.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,155.43

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