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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,409.94, 831,317.85 and 344,283.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,409.94, 831,317.85 and 344,283.94 is: 475,107.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,409.94 : 831,317.85 = 344,283.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,409.94/831,317.85 = 344,283.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,409.94x = 831,317.85 × 344,283.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,409.94x = 286,209,384,790.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,209,384,790.33/602,409.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,107.34

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