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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,769.66, 1,312,863.92 and 314,672.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,769.66, 1,312,863.92 and 314,672.94 is: 471,725.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,769.66 : 1,312,863.92 = 314,672.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,769.66/1,312,863.92 = 314,672.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,769.66x = 1,312,863.92 × 314,672.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,769.66x = 413,122,749,526.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,122,749,526.33/875,769.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,725.35

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