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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,729, 874,559.82 and 344,270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,729, 874,559.82 and 344,270.08 is: 514,913.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,729 : 874,559.82 = 344,270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,729/874,559.82 = 344,270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,729x = 874,559.82 × 344,270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,729x = 301,084,779,196.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,084,779,196.19/584,729
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,913.37

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