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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,557.20, 1,304,562.60 and 337,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,557.20, 1,304,562.60 and 337,095.60 is: 505,731.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,557.20 : 1,304,562.60 = 337,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,557.20/1,304,562.60 = 337,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,557.20x = 1,304,562.60 × 337,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,557.20x = 439,762,312,384.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,762,312,384.56/869,557.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,731.32

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