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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,881.60, 1,271,822.40 and 342,684.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,881.60, 1,271,822.40 and 342,684.60 is: 514,026.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,881.60 : 1,271,822.40 = 342,684.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,881.60/1,271,822.40 = 342,684.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,881.60x = 1,271,822.40 × 342,684.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,881.60x = 435,833,950,415.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,833,950,415.04/847,881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,026.90

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