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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,511.10, 1,307,729.85 and 367,071.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,511.10, 1,307,729.85 and 367,071.10 is: 550,170.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,511.10 : 1,307,729.85 = 367,071.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,511.10/1,307,729.85 = 367,071.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,511.10x = 1,307,729.85 × 367,071.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,511.10x = 480,029,834,542.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,029,834,542.34/872,511.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,170.46

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