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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,949.76, 1,306,088.72 and 338,400.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,949.76, 1,306,088.72 and 338,400.72 is: 507,470.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,949.76 : 1,306,088.72 = 338,400.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,949.76/1,306,088.72 = 338,400.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,949.76x = 1,306,088.72 × 338,400.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,949.76x = 441,981,363,231.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,981,363,231.88/870,949.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,470.56

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