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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815,298.62, 1,222,552.83 and 341,856.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815,298.62, 1,222,552.83 and 341,856.86 is: 512,619.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815,298.62 : 1,222,552.83 = 341,856.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815,298.62/1,222,552.83 = 341,856.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815,298.62x = 1,222,552.83 × 341,856.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815,298.62x = 417,938,071,647.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,938,071,647.91/815,298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,619.62

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