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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,705.59, 1,313,613.75 and 370,172.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,705.59, 1,313,613.75 and 370,172.35 is: 555,281.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,705.59 : 1,313,613.75 = 370,172.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,705.59/1,313,613.75 = 370,172.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,705.59x = 1,313,613.75 × 370,172.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,705.59x = 486,263,488,829.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,263,488,829.81/875,705.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,281.93

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