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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,580.19, 1,266,869.93 and 339,141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,580.19, 1,266,869.93 and 339,141 is: 508,711.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,580.19 : 1,266,869.93 = 339,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,580.19/1,266,869.93 = 339,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,580.19x = 1,266,869.93 × 339,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,580.19x = 429,647,534,930.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,647,534,930.13/844,580.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,711.36

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