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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,750.30, 1,314,144.27 and 370,283.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,750.30, 1,314,144.27 and 370,283.66 is: 555,644.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,750.30 : 1,314,144.27 = 370,283.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,750.30/1,314,144.27 = 370,283.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,750.30x = 1,314,144.27 × 370,283.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,750.30x = 486,606,150,063.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,606,150,063.63/875,750.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,644.86

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