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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,349.56, 1,352,999.70 and 341,427.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,349.56, 1,352,999.70 and 341,427.32 is: 511,942.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,349.56 : 1,352,999.70 = 341,427.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,349.56/1,352,999.70 = 341,427.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,349.56x = 1,352,999.70 × 341,427.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,349.56x = 461,951,061,531.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,951,061,531.80/902,349.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,942.47

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