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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,418.08, 1,308,091.20 and 339,317.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,418.08, 1,308,091.20 and 339,317.76 is: 508,768.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,418.08 : 1,308,091.20 = 339,317.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,418.08/1,308,091.20 = 339,317.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,418.08x = 1,308,091.20 × 339,317.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,418.08x = 443,858,575,859.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,858,575,859.71/872,418.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,768.20

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