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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,818.32, 1,302,818.52 and 336,588.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,818.32, 1,302,818.52 and 336,588.56 is: 504,724.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,818.32 : 1,302,818.52 = 336,588.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,818.32/1,302,818.52 = 336,588.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,818.32x = 1,302,818.52 × 336,588.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,818.32x = 438,513,809,588.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,513,809,588.13/868,818.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,724.40

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