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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,902.01, 1,306,435.23 and 338,463.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,902.01, 1,306,435.23 and 338,463.90 is: 507,727.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,902.01 : 1,306,435.23 = 338,463.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,902.01/1,306,435.23 = 338,463.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,902.01x = 1,306,435.23 × 338,463.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,902.01x = 442,181,163,043.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,181,163,043.20/870,902.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,727.80

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