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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,284.72, 1,302,796.44 and 336,179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,284.72, 1,302,796.44 and 336,179.52 is: 504,412.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,284.72 : 1,302,796.44 = 336,179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,284.72/1,302,796.44 = 336,179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,284.72x = 1,302,796.44 × 336,179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,284.72x = 437,973,481,856.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,973,481,856.91/868,284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,412.29

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