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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,739.80, 1,314,128.52 and 370,273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,739.80, 1,314,128.52 and 370,273.16 is: 555,629.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,739.80 : 1,314,128.52 = 370,273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,739.80/1,314,128.52 = 370,273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,739.80x = 1,314,128.52 × 370,273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,739.80x = 486,586,519,746.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,586,519,746.52/875,739.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,629.10

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