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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,914.40, 1,314,217.20 and 343,344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,914.40, 1,314,217.20 and 343,344.80 is: 515,152.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,914.40 : 1,314,217.20 = 343,344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,914.40/1,314,217.20 = 343,344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,914.40x = 1,314,217.20 × 343,344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,914.40x = 451,229,641,690.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,229,641,690.56/875,914.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,152.67

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