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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,284.32, 1,312,401.60 and 401,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,284.32, 1,312,401.60 and 401,376 is: 601,823.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,284.32 : 1,312,401.60 = 401,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,284.32/1,312,401.60 = 401,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,284.32x = 1,312,401.60 × 401,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,284.32x = 526,766,504,601.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,766,504,601.60/875,284.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,823.31

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