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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,534.70, 1,312,281.45 and 402,267.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,534.70, 1,312,281.45 and 402,267.90 is: 602,932.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,534.70 : 1,312,281.45 = 402,267.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,534.70/1,312,281.45 = 402,267.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,534.70x = 1,312,281.45 × 402,267.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,534.70x = 527,888,703,100.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,888,703,100.46/875,534.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,932.93

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