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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,475.05, 1,301,263.61 and 334,998.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,475.05, 1,301,263.61 and 334,998.87 is: 502,518.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,475.05 : 1,301,263.61 = 334,998.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,475.05/1,301,263.61 = 334,998.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,475.05x = 1,301,263.61 × 334,998.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,475.05x = 435,921,837,247.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,921,837,247.13/867,475.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,518.01

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