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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,849.80, 1,314,357.90 and 402,291.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,849.80, 1,314,357.90 and 402,291.40 is: 603,704.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,849.80 : 1,314,357.90 = 402,291.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,849.80/1,314,357.90 = 402,291.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,849.80x = 1,314,357.90 × 402,291.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,849.80x = 528,754,879,692.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,754,879,692.06/875,849.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,704.97

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