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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,475.43, 1,301,264.17 and 334,999.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,475.43, 1,301,264.17 and 334,999.25 is: 502,518.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,475.43 : 1,301,264.17 = 334,999.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,475.43/1,301,264.17 = 334,999.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,475.43x = 1,301,264.17 × 334,999.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,475.43x = 435,922,513,658.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,922,513,658.05/867,475.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,518.57

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