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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,147.40, 1,234,721.10 and 349,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,147.40, 1,234,721.10 and 349,848.20 is: 524,772.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,147.40 : 1,234,721.10 = 349,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,147.40/1,234,721.10 = 349,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,147.40x = 1,234,721.10 × 349,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,147.40x = 431,964,954,337.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,964,954,337.02/823,147.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,772.30

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