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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,203.57, 1,271,051.46 and 341,503.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,203.57, 1,271,051.46 and 341,503.56 is: 512,354.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,203.57 : 1,271,051.46 = 341,503.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,203.57/1,271,051.46 = 341,503.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,203.57x = 1,271,051.46 × 341,503.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,203.57x = 434,068,598,533.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,068,598,533.20/847,203.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,354.54

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