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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,891.48, 1,313,253.74 and 314,853.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,891.48, 1,313,253.74 and 314,853.08 is: 472,069.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,891.48 : 1,313,253.74 = 314,853.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,891.48/1,313,253.74 = 314,853.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,891.48x = 1,313,253.74 × 314,853.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,891.48x = 413,481,984,860.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,481,984,860.52/875,891.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,069.88

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