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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,908.60, 1,302,974.10 and 336,252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,908.60, 1,302,974.10 and 336,252.60 is: 504,228.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,908.60 : 1,302,974.10 = 336,252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,908.60/1,302,974.10 = 336,252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,908.60x = 1,302,974.10 × 336,252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,908.60x = 438,128,428,857.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,128,428,857.66/868,908.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,228.44

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