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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,078.64, 1,234,839.86 and 343,146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,078.64, 1,234,839.86 and 343,146.96 is: 514,812.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,078.64 : 1,234,839.86 = 343,146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,078.64/1,234,839.86 = 343,146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,078.64x = 1,234,839.86 × 343,146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,078.64x = 423,731,544,045.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,731,544,045.83/823,078.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,812.95

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