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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,734.20, 1,313,601.30 and 314,825.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,734.20, 1,313,601.30 and 314,825.40 is: 472,238.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,734.20 : 1,313,601.30 = 314,825.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,734.20/1,313,601.30 = 314,825.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,734.20x = 1,313,601.30 × 314,825.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,734.20x = 413,555,054,713.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,555,054,713.02/875,734.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,238.10

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