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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,172.80, 1,307,287.20 and 339,516.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,172.80, 1,307,287.20 and 339,516.80 is: 508,896.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,172.80 : 1,307,287.20 = 339,516.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,172.80/1,307,287.20 = 339,516.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,172.80x = 1,307,287.20 × 339,516.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,172.80x = 443,845,966,824.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,845,966,824.96/872,172.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,896.82

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