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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,187.80, 1,307,309.70 and 339,531.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,187.80, 1,307,309.70 and 339,531.80 is: 508,919.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,187.80 : 1,307,309.70 = 339,531.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,187.80/1,307,309.70 = 339,531.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,187.80x = 1,307,309.70 × 339,531.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,187.80x = 443,873,215,598.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,873,215,598.46/872,187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,919.31

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