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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,478.05, 1,301,268.12 and 335,001.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,478.05, 1,301,268.12 and 335,001.87 is: 502,522.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,478.05 : 1,301,268.12 = 335,001.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,478.05/1,301,268.12 = 335,001.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,478.05x = 1,301,268.12 × 335,001.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,478.05x = 435,927,253,571.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,927,253,571.38/867,478.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,522.52

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