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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,373, 1,265,060.72 and 344,737

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,373, 1,265,060.72 and 344,737 is: 517,106.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,373 : 1,265,060.72 = 344,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,373/1,265,060.72 = 344,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,373x = 1,265,060.72 × 344,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,373x = 436,113,237,430.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,113,237,430.64/843,373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,106.00

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