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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,131.56, 1,270,415.45 and 341,561.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,131.56, 1,270,415.45 and 341,561.96 is: 512,229.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,131.56 : 1,270,415.45 = 341,561.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,131.56/1,270,415.45 = 341,561.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,131.56x = 1,270,415.45 × 341,561.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,131.56x = 433,925,584,764.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,925,584,764.21/847,131.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,229.28

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