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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815,715.90, 1,223,573.85 and 343,323.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815,715.90, 1,223,573.85 and 343,323.90 is: 514,985.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815,715.90 : 1,223,573.85 = 343,323.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815,715.90/1,223,573.85 = 343,323.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815,715.90x = 1,223,573.85 × 343,323.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815,715.90x = 420,082,146,120.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,082,146,120.02/815,715.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,985.85

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