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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822,974.40, 1,234,245.60 and 349,416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822,974.40, 1,234,245.60 and 349,416 is: 524,032.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822,974.40 : 1,234,245.60 = 349,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822,974.40/1,234,245.60 = 349,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822,974.40x = 1,234,245.60 × 349,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822,974.40x = 431,265,160,569.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,265,160,569.60/822,974.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,032.29

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