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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,743.80, 1,314,134.52 and 370,277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,743.80, 1,314,134.52 and 370,277.16 is: 555,635.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,743.80 : 1,314,134.52 = 370,277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,743.80/1,314,134.52 = 370,277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,743.80x = 1,314,134.52 × 370,277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,743.80x = 486,593,997,923.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,593,997,923.56/875,743.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,635.10

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