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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,404.59, 516,737.97 and 311,009.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,404.59, 516,737.97 and 311,009.10 is: 466,632.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,404.59 : 516,737.97 = 311,009.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,404.59/516,737.97 = 311,009.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,404.59x = 516,737.97 × 311,009.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,404.59x = 160,710,210,985.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,710,210,985.53/344,404.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,632.02

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