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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,271.60, 1,312,907.40 and 284,295.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,271.60, 1,312,907.40 and 284,295.60 is: 426,443.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,271.60 : 1,312,907.40 = 284,295.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,271.60/1,312,907.40 = 284,295.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,271.60x = 1,312,907.40 × 284,295.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,271.60x = 373,253,797,027.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,253,797,027.44/875,271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,443.40

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