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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,539.30, 1,269,795 and 341,087.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,539.30, 1,269,795 and 341,087.96 is: 511,626.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,539.30 : 1,269,795 = 341,087.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,539.30/1,269,795 = 341,087.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,539.30x = 1,269,795 × 341,087.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,539.30x = 433,111,786,168.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,111,786,168.20/846,539.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,626.32

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