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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,498.80, 1,312,276.20 and 342,842.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,498.80, 1,312,276.20 and 342,842.80 is: 513,883.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,498.80 : 1,312,276.20 = 342,842.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,498.80/1,312,276.20 = 342,842.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,498.80x = 1,312,276.20 × 342,842.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,498.80x = 449,904,446,781.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,904,446,781.36/875,498.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,883.57

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