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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,827.13, 1,306,738.17 and 338,278.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,827.13, 1,306,738.17 and 338,278.86 is: 507,611.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,827.13 : 1,306,738.17 = 338,278.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,827.13/1,306,738.17 = 338,278.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,827.13x = 1,306,738.17 × 338,278.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,827.13x = 442,041,898,466.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,041,898,466.09/870,827.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,611.54

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