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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,174.23, 1,271,010.47 and 341,474.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,174.23, 1,271,010.47 and 341,474.91 is: 512,312.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,174.23 : 1,271,010.47 = 341,474.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,174.23/1,271,010.47 = 341,474.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,174.23x = 1,271,010.47 × 341,474.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,174.23x = 434,018,181,399.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,018,181,399.55/847,174.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,312.77

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