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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,231.10, 831,075.06 and 344,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,231.10, 831,075.06 and 344,187 is: 474,975.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,231.10 : 831,075.06 = 344,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,231.10/831,075.06 = 344,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,231.10x = 831,075.06 × 344,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,231.10x = 286,045,231,676.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,045,231,676.22/602,231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,975.86

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