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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,540.65, 1,308,801.17 and 340,435.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,540.65, 1,308,801.17 and 340,435.34 is: 510,649.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,540.65 : 1,308,801.17 = 340,435.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,540.65/1,308,801.17 = 340,435.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,540.65x = 1,308,801.17 × 340,435.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,540.65x = 445,562,165,608.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,562,165,608.43/872,540.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,649.18

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