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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,829.70, 1,313,744.55 and 314,920.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,829.70, 1,313,744.55 and 314,920.90 is: 472,381.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,829.70 : 1,313,744.55 = 314,920.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,829.70/1,313,744.55 = 314,920.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,829.70x = 1,313,744.55 × 314,920.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,829.70x = 413,725,616,056.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,725,616,056.10/875,829.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,381.35

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