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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900,571.96, 1,350,857.67 and 339,475.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900,571.96, 1,350,857.67 and 339,475.24 is: 509,212.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900,571.96 : 1,350,857.67 = 339,475.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900,571.96/1,350,857.67 = 339,475.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900,571.96x = 1,350,857.67 × 339,475.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900,571.96x = 458,582,731,729.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,582,731,729.09/900,571.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,212.76

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