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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,522.40, 1,313,283.60 and 314,575.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,522.40, 1,313,283.60 and 314,575.20 is: 471,862.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,522.40 : 1,313,283.60 = 314,575.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,522.40/1,313,283.60 = 314,575.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,522.40x = 1,313,283.60 × 314,575.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,522.40x = 413,126,451,126.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,126,451,126.72/875,522.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,862.80

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