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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,383.68, 1,303,964.64 and 336,540.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,383.68, 1,303,964.64 and 336,540.12 is: 504,767.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,383.68 : 1,303,964.64 = 336,540.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,383.68/1,303,964.64 = 336,540.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,383.68x = 1,303,964.64 × 336,540.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,383.68x = 438,836,416,421.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,836,416,421.36/869,383.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,767.26

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