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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,995.50, 1,272,576.45 and 349,359.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,995.50, 1,272,576.45 and 349,359.50 is: 524,279.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,995.50 : 1,272,576.45 = 349,359.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,995.50/1,272,576.45 = 349,359.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,995.50x = 1,272,576.45 × 349,359.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,995.50x = 444,586,672,283.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,586,672,283.78/847,995.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,279.52

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