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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,512.80, 1,313,269.20 and 342,856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,512.80, 1,313,269.20 and 342,856.80 is: 514,285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,512.80 : 1,313,269.20 = 342,856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,512.80/1,313,269.20 = 342,856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,512.80x = 1,313,269.20 × 342,856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,512.80x = 450,263,275,450.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,263,275,450.56/875,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,285.20

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