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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822,836.40, 1,234,012.68 and 349,518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822,836.40, 1,234,012.68 and 349,518 is: 524,174.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822,836.40 : 1,234,012.68 = 349,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822,836.40/1,234,012.68 = 349,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822,836.40x = 1,234,012.68 × 349,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822,836.40x = 431,309,643,888.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,309,643,888.24/822,836.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,174.24

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