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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,644.24, 1,314,176.88 and 315,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,644.24, 1,314,176.88 and 315,284 is: 472,642.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,644.24 : 1,314,176.88 = 315,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,644.24/1,314,176.88 = 315,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,644.24x = 1,314,176.88 × 315,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,644.24x = 414,338,943,433.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,338,943,433.92/876,644.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,642.06

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