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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,457.70, 1,301,558.69 and 335,352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,457.70, 1,301,558.69 and 335,352.40 is: 503,172.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,457.70 : 1,301,558.69 = 335,352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,457.70/1,301,558.69 = 335,352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,457.70x = 1,301,558.69 × 335,352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,457.70x = 436,480,828,016.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,480,828,016.84/867,457.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,172.47

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