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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,494.69, 1,272,738.74 and 343,049.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,494.69, 1,272,738.74 and 343,049.60 is: 514,573.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,494.69 : 1,272,738.74 = 343,049.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,494.69/1,272,738.74 = 343,049.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,494.69x = 1,272,738.74 × 343,049.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,494.69x = 436,612,517,128.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,612,517,128.10/848,494.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,573.07

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