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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,348.24, 1,304,910 and 337,420.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,348.24, 1,304,910 and 337,420.08 is: 505,892.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,348.24 : 1,304,910 = 337,420.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,348.24/1,304,910 = 337,420.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,348.24x = 1,304,910 × 337,420.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,348.24x = 440,302,836,592.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,302,836,592.80/870,348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,892.72

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