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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,758, 1,306,137 and 309,794.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,758, 1,306,137 and 309,794.12 is: 464,691.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,758 : 1,306,137 = 309,794.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,758/1,306,137 = 309,794.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,758x = 1,306,137 × 309,794.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,758x = 404,633,562,514.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,633,562,514.44/870,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,691.18

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