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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,040.36, 1,271,562.38 and 342,617.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,040.36, 1,271,562.38 and 342,617.37 is: 513,724.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,040.36 : 1,271,562.38 = 342,617.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,040.36/1,271,562.38 = 342,617.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,040.36x = 1,271,562.38 × 342,617.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,040.36x = 435,659,358,426.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,659,358,426.54/848,040.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,724.79

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