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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,337.21, 831,217.50 and 344,211.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,337.21, 831,217.50 and 344,211.22 is: 475,006.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,337.21 : 831,217.50 = 344,211.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,337.21/831,217.50 = 344,211.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,337.21x = 831,217.50 × 344,211.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,337.21x = 286,114,385,604.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,114,385,604.26/602,337.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,006.99

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