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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,243.46, 1,313,799.96 and 343,818.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,243.46, 1,313,799.96 and 343,818.28 is: 515,505.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,243.46 : 1,313,799.96 = 343,818.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,243.46/1,313,799.96 = 343,818.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,243.46x = 1,313,799.96 × 343,818.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,243.46x = 451,708,442,511.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,708,442,511.27/876,243.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,505.64

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