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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,861.95, 1,306,375.37 and 338,424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,861.95, 1,306,375.37 and 338,424.04 is: 507,668.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,861.95 : 1,306,375.37 = 338,424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,861.95/1,306,375.37 = 338,424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,861.95x = 1,306,375.37 × 338,424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,861.95x = 442,108,822,247.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,108,822,247.90/870,861.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,668.09

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