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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,511.40, 1,308,507.90 and 339,725.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,511.40, 1,308,507.90 and 339,725.80 is: 509,487.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,511.40 : 1,308,507.90 = 339,725.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,511.40/1,308,507.90 = 339,725.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,511.40x = 1,308,507.90 × 339,725.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,511.40x = 444,533,893,133.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,533,893,133.82/872,511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,487.78

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