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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,749.55, 1,314,143.15 and 370,282.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,749.55, 1,314,143.15 and 370,282.91 is: 555,643.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,749.55 : 1,314,143.15 = 370,282.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,749.55/1,314,143.15 = 370,282.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,749.55x = 1,314,143.15 × 370,282.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,749.55x = 486,604,749,738.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,604,749,738.57/875,749.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,643.73

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