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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,871.95, 1,306,390.37 and 338,434.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,871.95, 1,306,390.37 and 338,434.04 is: 507,683.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,871.95 : 1,306,390.37 = 338,434.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,871.95/1,306,390.37 = 338,434.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,871.95x = 1,306,390.37 × 338,434.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,871.95x = 442,126,962,512.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,126,962,512.07/870,871.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,683.09

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