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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822,834.40, 1,234,009.68 and 349,516

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822,834.40, 1,234,009.68 and 349,516 is: 524,171.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822,834.40 : 1,234,009.68 = 349,516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822,834.40/1,234,009.68 = 349,516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822,834.40x = 1,234,009.68 × 349,516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822,834.40x = 431,306,127,314.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,306,127,314.88/822,834.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,171.24

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