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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821,279.46, 1,231,705.35 and 347,721.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821,279.46, 1,231,705.35 and 347,721.06 is: 521,491.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821,279.46 : 1,231,705.35 = 347,721.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821,279.46/1,231,705.35 = 347,721.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821,279.46x = 1,231,705.35 × 347,721.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821,279.46x = 428,289,889,909.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,289,889,909.67/821,279.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,491.05

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