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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,204.57, 1,271,052.96 and 341,504.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,204.57, 1,271,052.96 and 341,504.56 is: 512,356.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,204.57 : 1,271,052.96 = 341,504.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,204.57/1,271,052.96 = 341,504.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,204.57x = 1,271,052.96 × 341,504.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,204.57x = 434,070,381,841.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,070,381,841.50/847,204.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,356.04

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