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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,264.86, 1,312,371.60 and 342,150.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,264.86, 1,312,371.60 and 342,150.94 is: 513,020.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,264.86 : 1,312,371.60 = 342,150.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,264.86/1,312,371.60 = 342,150.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,264.86x = 1,312,371.60 × 342,150.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,264.86x = 449,029,176,569.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,029,176,569.30/875,264.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,020.91

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