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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,377, 1,265,066.72 and 344,741

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,377, 1,265,066.72 and 344,741 is: 517,112.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,377 : 1,265,066.72 = 344,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,377/1,265,066.72 = 344,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,377x = 1,265,066.72 × 344,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,377x = 436,120,364,395.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,120,364,395.82/843,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,112.00

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