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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,027.50, 1,262,066.13 and 342,391.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,027.50, 1,262,066.13 and 342,391.50 is: 513,800.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,027.50 : 1,262,066.13 = 342,391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,027.50/1,262,066.13 = 342,391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,027.50x = 1,262,066.13 × 342,391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,027.50x = 432,120,715,349.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,120,715,349.90/841,027.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,800.93

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