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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,464.62, 516,708.58 and 119,826.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,464.62, 516,708.58 and 119,826.99 is: 179,744.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,464.62 : 516,708.58 = 119,826.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,464.62/516,708.58 = 119,826.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,464.62x = 516,708.58 × 119,826.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,464.62x = 61,915,633,698.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,915,633,698.79/344,464.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,744.54

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