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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,972.28, 1,305,949.93 and 337,870.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,972.28, 1,305,949.93 and 337,870.37 is: 506,608.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,972.28 : 1,305,949.93 = 337,870.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,972.28/1,305,949.93 = 337,870.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,972.28x = 1,305,949.93 × 337,870.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,972.28x = 441,241,786,050.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,241,786,050.57/870,972.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,608.30

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