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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,849.20, 1,313,773.80 and 314,940.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,849.20, 1,313,773.80 and 314,940.40 is: 472,410.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,849.20 : 1,313,773.80 = 314,940.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,849.20/1,313,773.80 = 314,940.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,849.20x = 1,313,773.80 × 314,940.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,849.20x = 413,760,446,081.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,760,446,081.52/875,849.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,410.60

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