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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,788.80, 1,313,683.20 and 343,132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,788.80, 1,313,683.20 and 343,132.80 is: 514,699.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,788.80 : 1,313,683.20 = 343,132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,788.80/1,313,683.20 = 343,132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,788.80x = 1,313,683.20 × 343,132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,788.80x = 450,767,794,728.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,767,794,728.96/875,788.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,699.20

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