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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,732.79, 1,313,654.61 and 370,227.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,732.79, 1,313,654.61 and 370,227.21 is: 555,364.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,732.79 : 1,313,654.61 = 370,227.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,732.79/1,313,654.61 = 370,227.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,732.79x = 1,313,654.61 × 370,227.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,732.79x = 486,350,681,163.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,350,681,163.94/875,732.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,364.25

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