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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,916.80, 1,312,903.20 and 343,260.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,916.80, 1,312,903.20 and 343,260.80 is: 514,510.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,916.80 : 1,312,903.20 = 343,260.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,916.80/1,312,903.20 = 343,260.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,916.80x = 1,312,903.20 × 343,260.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,916.80x = 450,668,202,754.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,668,202,754.56/875,916.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,510.29

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