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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,851.60, 1,312,740.60 and 370,411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,851.60, 1,312,740.60 and 370,411.60 is: 555,178.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,851.60 : 1,312,740.60 = 370,411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,851.60/1,312,740.60 = 370,411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,851.60x = 1,312,740.60 × 370,411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,851.60x = 486,254,346,030.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,254,346,030.96/875,851.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,178.92

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