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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,374.70, 1,301,256.45 and 334,848.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,374.70, 1,301,256.45 and 334,848.30 is: 502,347.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,374.70 : 1,301,256.45 = 334,848.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,374.70/1,301,256.45 = 334,848.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,374.70x = 1,301,256.45 × 334,848.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,374.70x = 435,723,510,146.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,723,510,146.54/867,374.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,347.50

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