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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,029.07, 1,268,976.33 and 340,233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,029.07, 1,268,976.33 and 340,233.48 is: 510,323.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,029.07 : 1,268,976.33 = 340,233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,029.07/1,268,976.33 = 340,233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,029.07x = 1,268,976.33 × 340,233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,029.07x = 431,748,232,793.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,748,232,793.53/846,029.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,323.17

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