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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,953.24, 1,234,931.80 and 349,642.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,953.24, 1,234,931.80 and 349,642.20 is: 524,039.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,953.24 : 1,234,931.80 = 349,642.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,953.24/1,234,931.80 = 349,642.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,953.24x = 1,234,931.80 × 349,642.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,953.24x = 431,784,271,401.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,784,271,401.96/823,953.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,039.78

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