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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,542.01, 1,313,377.81 and 314,581.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,542.01, 1,313,377.81 and 314,581.37 is: 471,895.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,542.01 : 1,313,377.81 = 314,581.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,542.01/1,313,377.81 = 314,581.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,542.01x = 1,313,377.81 × 314,581.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,542.01x = 413,164,183,444.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,164,183,444.06/875,542.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,895.33

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