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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816,973.32, 1,224,712.98 and 343,692.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816,973.32, 1,224,712.98 and 343,692.12 is: 515,223.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816,973.32 : 1,224,712.98 = 343,692.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816,973.32/1,224,712.98 = 343,692.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816,973.32x = 1,224,712.98 × 343,692.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816,973.32x = 420,924,200,487.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,924,200,487.72/816,973.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,223.92

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