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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821,937.60, 1,231,984.80 and 348,542.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821,937.60, 1,231,984.80 and 348,542.40 is: 522,422.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821,937.60 : 1,231,984.80 = 348,542.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821,937.60/1,231,984.80 = 348,542.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821,937.60x = 1,231,984.80 × 348,542.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821,937.60x = 429,398,938,955.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,398,938,955.52/821,937.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,422.80

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