Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820,917.60, 1,231,506 and 347,605.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 820,917.60, 1,231,506 and 347,605.92 is: 521,463.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
820,917.60 : 1,231,506 = 347,605.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
820,917.60/1,231,506 = 347,605.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
820,917.60x = 1,231,506 × 347,605.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
820,917.60x = 428,078,776,115.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 428,078,776,115.52/820,917.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,463.76
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