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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,230.40, 1,308,086.40 and 339,444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,230.40, 1,308,086.40 and 339,444.80 is: 509,066.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,230.40 : 1,308,086.40 = 339,444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,230.40/1,308,086.40 = 339,444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,230.40x = 1,308,086.40 × 339,444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,230.40x = 444,023,126,430.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,023,126,430.72/872,230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,066.33

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