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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871,595.52, 1,307,056.32 and 339,044.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871,595.52, 1,307,056.32 and 339,044.64 is: 508,435.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871,595.52 : 1,307,056.32 = 339,044.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871,595.52/1,307,056.32 = 339,044.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871,595.52x = 1,307,056.32 × 339,044.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871,595.52x = 443,150,439,474.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,150,439,474.13/871,595.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,435.88

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