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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,009.60, 1,313,285.40 and 370,958.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,009.60, 1,313,285.40 and 370,958.40 is: 556,128.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,009.60 : 1,313,285.40 = 370,958.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,009.60/1,313,285.40 = 370,958.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,009.60x = 1,313,285.40 × 370,958.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,009.60x = 487,174,250,727.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,174,250,727.36/876,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,128.89

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