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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821,213.40, 1,231,287.30 and 347,770.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821,213.40, 1,231,287.30 and 347,770.20 is: 521,429.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821,213.40 : 1,231,287.30 = 347,770.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821,213.40/1,231,287.30 = 347,770.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821,213.40x = 1,231,287.30 × 347,770.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821,213.40x = 428,205,030,578.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,205,030,578.46/821,213.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,429.67

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