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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,306, 1,239,218.68 and 346,520.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,306, 1,239,218.68 and 346,520.56 is: 519,680.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,306 : 1,239,218.68 = 346,520.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,306/1,239,218.68 = 346,520.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,306x = 1,239,218.68 × 346,520.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,306x = 429,414,750,956.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,414,750,956.06/826,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,680.06

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