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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,537.72, 1,304,598.36 and 337,076.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,537.72, 1,304,598.36 and 337,076.12 is: 505,727.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,537.72 : 1,304,598.36 = 337,076.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,537.72/1,304,598.36 = 337,076.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,537.72x = 1,304,598.36 × 337,076.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,537.72x = 439,748,953,347.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,748,953,347.16/869,537.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,727.29

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