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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,727.33, 1,314,109.80 and 370,260.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,727.33, 1,314,109.80 and 370,260.60 is: 555,610.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,727.33 : 1,314,109.80 = 370,260.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,727.33/1,314,109.80 = 370,260.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,727.33x = 1,314,109.80 × 370,260.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,727.33x = 486,563,083,013.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,563,083,013.88/875,727.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,610.25

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