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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,973.65, 514,837.34 and 322,131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,973.65, 514,837.34 and 322,131.44 is: 480,747.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,973.65 : 514,837.34 = 322,131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,973.65/514,837.34 = 322,131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,973.65x = 514,837.34 × 322,131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,973.65x = 165,845,294,584.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,845,294,584.40/344,973.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,747.72

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