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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,469.92, 1,284,604.79 and 344,114.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,469.92, 1,284,604.79 and 344,114.29 is: 516,131.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,469.92 : 1,284,604.79 = 344,114.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,469.92/1,284,604.79 = 344,114.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,469.92x = 1,284,604.79 × 344,114.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,469.92x = 442,050,865,241.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,050,865,241.45/856,469.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,131.22

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