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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,271.83, 1,273,314.29 and 343,163.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,271.83, 1,273,314.29 and 343,163.03 is: 515,111.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,271.83 : 1,273,314.29 = 343,163.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,271.83/1,273,314.29 = 343,163.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,271.83x = 1,273,314.29 × 343,163.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,271.83x = 436,954,381,816.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,954,381,816.31/848,271.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,111.28

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