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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,263.43, 1,266,631.90 and 339,179.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,263.43, 1,266,631.90 and 339,179.10 is: 508,863.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,263.43 : 1,266,631.90 = 339,179.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,263.43/1,266,631.90 = 339,179.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,263.43x = 1,266,631.90 × 339,179.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,263.43x = 429,615,063,393.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,615,063,393.41/844,263.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,863.76

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