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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821,908.41, 1,232,813.40 and 342,015

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821,908.41, 1,232,813.40 and 342,015 is: 513,002.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821,908.41 : 1,232,813.40 = 342,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821,908.41/1,232,813.40 = 342,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821,908.41x = 1,232,813.40 × 342,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821,908.41x = 421,640,675,001.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,640,675,001.00/821,908.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,002.02

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