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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,578.44, 1,266,867.31 and 339,139.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,578.44, 1,266,867.31 and 339,139.25 is: 508,708.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,578.44 : 1,266,867.31 = 339,139.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,578.44/1,266,867.31 = 339,139.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,578.44x = 1,266,867.31 × 339,139.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,578.44x = 429,644,431,682.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,644,431,682.24/844,578.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,708.74

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