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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,942.17, 1,234,915.26 and 349,631.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,942.17, 1,234,915.26 and 349,631.10 is: 524,023.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,942.17 : 1,234,915.26 = 349,631.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,942.17/1,234,915.26 = 349,631.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,942.17x = 1,234,915.26 × 349,631.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,942.17x = 431,764,780,760.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,764,780,760.59/823,942.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,023.16

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