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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,948.64, 604,711.17 and 342,726.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,948.64, 604,711.17 and 342,726.66 is: 473,230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,948.64 : 604,711.17 = 342,726.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,948.64/604,711.17 = 342,726.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,948.64x = 604,711.17 × 342,726.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,948.64x = 207,250,639,558.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,250,639,558.79/437,948.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,230.47

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