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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,861.44, 1,306,374.62 and 338,423.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,861.44, 1,306,374.62 and 338,423.54 is: 507,667.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,861.44 : 1,306,374.62 = 338,423.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,861.44/1,306,374.62 = 338,423.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,861.44x = 1,306,374.62 × 338,423.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,861.44x = 442,107,915,242.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,107,915,242.56/870,861.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,667.34

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