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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871,381.40, 1,307,152.66 and 338,942.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871,381.40, 1,307,152.66 and 338,942.84 is: 508,445.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871,381.40 : 1,307,152.66 = 338,942.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871,381.40/1,307,152.66 = 338,942.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871,381.40x = 1,307,152.66 × 338,942.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871,381.40x = 443,050,034,893.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,050,034,893.95/871,381.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,445.60

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