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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,521.96, 1,313,184.48 and 235,872.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,521.96, 1,313,184.48 and 235,872.97 is: 353,782.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,521.96 : 1,313,184.48 = 235,872.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,521.96/1,313,184.48 = 235,872.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,521.96x = 1,313,184.48 × 235,872.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,521.96x = 309,744,723,455.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,744,723,455.51/875,521.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,782.93

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