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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,721.68, 1,309,070.77 and 340,616.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,721.68, 1,309,070.77 and 340,616.48 is: 510,920.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,721.68 : 1,309,070.77 = 340,616.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,721.68/1,309,070.77 = 340,616.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,721.68x = 1,309,070.77 × 340,616.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,721.68x = 445,891,069,499.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,891,069,499.85/872,721.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,920.13

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