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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,055.50, 1,314,225.41 and 343,287.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,055.50, 1,314,225.41 and 343,287.72 is: 514,987.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,055.50 : 1,314,225.41 = 343,287.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,055.50/1,314,225.41 = 343,287.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,055.50x = 1,314,225.41 × 343,287.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,055.50x = 451,157,442,848.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,157,442,848.53/876,055.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,987.28

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