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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,990, 1,272,568.20 and 349,354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,990, 1,272,568.20 and 349,354 is: 524,271.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,990 : 1,272,568.20 = 349,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,990/1,272,568.20 = 349,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,990x = 1,272,568.20 × 349,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,990x = 444,576,790,942.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,576,790,942.80/847,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,271.27

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