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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,865.70, 1,306,381 and 338,427.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,865.70, 1,306,381 and 338,427.78 is: 507,673.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,865.70 : 1,306,381 = 338,427.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,865.70/1,306,381 = 338,427.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,865.70x = 1,306,381 × 338,427.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,865.70x = 442,115,621,664.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,115,621,664.18/870,865.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,673.71

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