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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,512.40, 1,308,509.40 and 339,726.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,512.40, 1,308,509.40 and 339,726.80 is: 509,489.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,512.40 : 1,308,509.40 = 339,726.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,512.40/1,308,509.40 = 339,726.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,512.40x = 1,308,509.40 × 339,726.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,512.40x = 444,535,711,231.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,535,711,231.92/872,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,489.28

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