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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,157.48, 1,264,738.38 and 344,521.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,157.48, 1,264,738.38 and 344,521.48 is: 516,783.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,157.48 : 1,264,738.38 = 344,521.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,157.48/1,264,738.38 = 344,521.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,157.48x = 1,264,738.38 × 344,521.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,157.48x = 435,729,538,490.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,729,538,490.40/843,157.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,783.10

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