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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,703.88, 1,261,724.70 and 335,960.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,703.88, 1,261,724.70 and 335,960.04 is: 503,608.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,703.88 : 1,261,724.70 = 335,960.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,703.88/1,261,724.70 = 335,960.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,703.88x = 1,261,724.70 × 335,960.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,703.88x = 423,889,080,680.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,889,080,680.99/841,703.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,608.32

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