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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,174.73, 1,271,011.23 and 341,475.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,174.73, 1,271,011.23 and 341,475.41 is: 512,313.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,174.73 : 1,271,011.23 = 341,475.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,174.73/1,271,011.23 = 341,475.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,174.73x = 1,271,011.23 × 341,475.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,174.73x = 434,019,072,816.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,019,072,816.42/847,174.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,313.53

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