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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,875.40, 1,414,313.10 and 343,856.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,875.40, 1,414,313.10 and 343,856.10 is: 515,784.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,875.40 : 1,414,313.10 = 343,856.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,875.40/1,414,313.10 = 343,856.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,875.40x = 1,414,313.10 × 343,856.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,875.40x = 486,320,186,744.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,320,186,744.91/942,875.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,784.15

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