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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,241.40, 1,307,487.30 and 399,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,241.40, 1,307,487.30 and 399,266.20 is: 598,498.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,241.40 : 1,307,487.30 = 399,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,241.40/1,307,487.30 = 399,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,241.40x = 1,307,487.30 × 399,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,241.40x = 522,035,485,819.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,035,485,819.26/872,241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,498.86

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