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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,973.60, 1,313,231.40 and 370,922.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,973.60, 1,313,231.40 and 370,922.40 is: 556,074.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,973.60 : 1,313,231.40 = 370,922.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,973.60/1,313,231.40 = 370,922.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,973.60x = 1,313,231.40 × 370,922.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,973.60x = 487,106,942,643.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,106,942,643.36/875,973.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,074.91

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