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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821,272.96, 1,231,695.60 and 347,714.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821,272.96, 1,231,695.60 and 347,714.56 is: 521,481.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821,272.96 : 1,231,695.60 = 347,714.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821,272.96/1,231,695.60 = 347,714.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821,272.96x = 1,231,695.60 × 347,714.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821,272.96x = 428,278,493,607.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,278,493,607.94/821,272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,481.30

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