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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,665.40, 1,314,998.10 and 315,497.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,665.40, 1,314,998.10 and 315,497.40 is: 473,246.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,665.40 : 1,314,998.10 = 315,497.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,665.40/1,314,998.10 = 315,497.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,665.40x = 1,314,998.10 × 315,497.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,665.40x = 414,878,481,554.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,878,481,554.94/876,665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,246.10

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