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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821,277.96, 1,231,703.10 and 347,719.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821,277.96, 1,231,703.10 and 347,719.56 is: 521,488.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821,277.96 : 1,231,703.10 = 347,719.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821,277.96/1,231,703.10 = 347,719.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821,277.96x = 1,231,703.10 × 347,719.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821,277.96x = 428,287,259,982.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,287,259,982.64/821,277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,488.80

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